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DynaZip Zip Archive Handling Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks version of DynaZip's dzip32.dll / dzips32.dll

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

There is a library file installed on the remote Windows host that is
affected by several buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

Description :

The version of the DynaZip Max or DynaZip Max Secure installed on the
remote host contains a DLL that reportedly is prone to stack-based
overflows when repairing or updating a specially-crafted ZIP file.
Successful exploitation permits a possible hacker to execute arbitrary code
on the affected host subject to the user's rights.

Note that DynaZip libraries are included in some third-party
applications to provide support for handling ZIP files.

See also :

http://vuln.sg/dynazip5007-en.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441083/30/0/threaded

Solution :

Either upgrade to DynaZip Max 5.0.0.8 / DynaZip Max Secure 6.0.0.5 or
later or contact the appropriate vendor for a fix.

Network Security Threat Level:

High / CVSS Base Score : 8
(AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:C/A:C/I:C/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 19143

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