Intrusion PreventionWinZip.FileView.ActiveX.Control.Method.Remote.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates an attempt to exploit a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in WinZip.
The vulnerability is in an ActiveX control that is installed with the package. By exploiting it a remote attacker can execute arbitrary code in the context of the application using the affected ActiveX control.
Affected Products
WinZip versions prior to 10.0 Build 7245.
Impact
System Compromise: A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Upgrade to WinZip 10.0 Build 7245:
http://www.winzip.com/prod_down.htm
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 29637 |
| Created | Nov 03, 2011 |
| Updated | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2006-6884 CVE-2006-3890 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 78.2% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |