CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0370

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in the ZIP capability for multiple products allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via ZIP files containing entries with long filenames.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to serious security implications for the organization's systems and data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the software to the latest versions that mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for suspicious ZIP files.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in the ZIP capability for multiple products allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via ZIP files containing entries with long filenames, including (1) Microsoft Windows 98 with Plus! Pack, (2) Windows XP, (3) Windows ME, (4) Lotus Notes R4 through R6 (pre-gold), (5) Verity KeyView, and (6) Stuffit Expander before 7.0.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS