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CVE-2004-0333

10.0 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in the UUDeview package, as used in WinZip 6.2 through WinZip 8.1 SR-1, and possibly other packages, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a MIME archive with certai…

Published Nov 23, 2004openpkgEPSS 24.23%

Overview

CVE-2004-0333 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting openpkg openpkg. It was published on November 23, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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 UUDeview package, as used in WinZip 6.2 through WinZip 8.1 SR-1, and possibly other packages, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a MIME archive with certain long MIME parameters.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openpkg. Update openpkg 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0333?

CVE-2004-0333 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting openpkg openpkg. It was published on November 23, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2004-0333?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2004-0333?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openpkg. Update openpkg 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.

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