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CVE-2002-0370

7.5 · HIGH

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, incl…

Published Oct 10, 2002allume_systems_divisionEPSS 43.30%

Overview

CVE-2002-0370 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting allume_systems_division stuffit_expander. It was published on October 10, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from allume_systems_division. Update stuffit_expander to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ibmlotus_notes0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0370?

CVE-2002-0370 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting allume_systems_division stuffit_expander. It was published on October 10, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-0370?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-0370?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from allume_systems_division. Update stuffit_expander to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2002-0370?

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