Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in ZipGenius 5.5.1.468 and 6.0.2.1041, and other…
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Partial · Partial · Partial
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-119 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in ZipGenius 5.5.1.468 and 6.0.2.1041, and other versions before 6.0.2.1050, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a ZIP archive that contains a file with a long filename, which is not properly handled by (a) zipgenius.exe, (b) zg.exe, (c) zgtips.dll, and (d) contmenu.dll; (2) a long original name in a (a) UUE, (b) XXE, or (c) MIM file, which is not properly handled by zipgenius.exe; or (3) an ACE archive with a file with a long filename, which is not properly handled by unacev2.dll.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 3
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:zipgenius:zipgenius:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to standard_6.0.2.1041; up to suite_6.0.2.1041 | Vulnerable | Zipgenius |
| cpe:2.3:a:zipgenius:zipgenius:standard_5.5.1.468:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | standard_5.5.1.468 | Vulnerable | Zipgenius |
| cpe:2.3:a:zipgenius:zipgenius:suite_5.5.1.468:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | suite_5.5.1.468 | Vulnerable | Zipgenius |
- cpe:2.3:a:zipgenius:zipgenius:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to standard_6.0.2.1041; up to suite_6.0.2.1041 Vulnerable ·Zipgenius
- cpe:2.3:a:zipgenius:zipgenius:standard_5.5.1.468:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions standard_5.5.1.468 Vulnerable ·Zipgenius
- cpe:2.3:a:zipgenius:zipgenius:suite_5.5.1.468:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions suite_5.5.1.468 Vulnerable ·Zipgenius
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2005-3317
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-4w6j-4552-w9j5
References
Advisory 1
More Zipgenius vulnerabilities
- TI-2010-01541 Stack-based buffer overflow in zgtips.dll in ZipGenius 6.3.1.2552 allows user-assisted… CVSS 2.0HIGH 9.3
- TI-2009-01012 Stack-based buffer overflow in ZipGenius might allow remote attackers to execute… CVSS 2.0HIGH 10.0
- TI-2005-00294 Directory traversal vulnerability in ZipGenius 5.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to… CVSS 2.0LOW 2.6
Sources
- CVE-2005-3317 · CVE Program
- CVE-2005-3317 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-4w6j-4552-w9j5 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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