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CVE-2008-4779

10.0 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in TUGzip 3.5.0.0 allows remote attackers to denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a .zip file.

Published Oct 29, 2008tguzipCWE-119EPSS 64.69%

Overview

CVE-2008-4779 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting tguzip tguzip. It was published on October 29, 2008 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in TUGzip 3.5.0.0 allows remote attackers to denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a .zip file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from tguzip. Update tguzip 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-2008-4779?

CVE-2008-4779 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting tguzip tguzip. It was published on October 29, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-4779?

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-2008-4779?

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