Intrusion PreventionUnzip.Extra.Field.Uncompressed.Size.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Info-ZIP UnZip.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient checking of user supplied data when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted ZIP file. An attacker can exploit this by tricking an unsuspecting user into opening a malicious file and crash the affected application.
Affected Products
Info-ZIP UnZip 6.0 and prior
Impact
Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 40362 |
| Created | May 08, 2015 |
| Updated | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2014-9636 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 25.88% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | All |
| Affected App | Other |