CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-2909

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In PicoZip 4.01, the info tip shell extension (zipinfo.dll) has a stack-based buffer overflow. An attacker can remotely execute arbitrary code by placing a long filename in an ACE, RAR, or ZIP archive, triggered when the user hovers the mouse over the archive.

Risk Assessment

The risk is remote code execution with minimal user interaction (hovering over an archive), potentially leading to full system compromise.

Recommendation

Immediately update PicoZip to the latest version or replace it with an alternative archiving tool that is not affected by this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in the info tip shell extension (zipinfo.dll) in PicoZip 4.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in an (1) ACE, (2) RAR, or (3) ZIP archive, which is triggered when the user moves the mouse over the archive.

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