LHA.Header.Buffer.Overflow

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability in LHA archiving tool.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles long directory or file names in an LHA archive. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted LHA file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

WinZip WinZip 9.0
RARLAB WinRar 3.20
McAfee VirusScan 9.0 and earlier versions
F-Secure Personal Express 4.5 - 4.7
F-Secure Anti-Virus 2004
F-Secure Anti-Virus 2003
Clearswift MailSweeper 4.1- 4.3.13.

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply appropriate patch from the vendor or upgrade to non-vulnerable version if available.

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)