Filzip archive directory traversal
| filzip-archive-directory-traversal (27027) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Filzip could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories. Archived files compressed with RAR, TAR, JAR or .GZ are not validated when extracted. A remote attacker could create a malicious archive file using an extension of .rar, .tar, .zip, .jar, or .gz with specially-crafted path names containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) which, could allow the attacker to traverse directories and extract files to arbitrary locations on the system.
Platforms Affected:
- Philipp Engel, Filzip 3.05
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 4, 2009.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- Filzip Web site, Filzip Home - News at http://www.filzip.com/en/index.html.
- BID-18375: FilZip Remote Directory Traversal Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-2958: Directory traversal vulnerability in FilZip 3.05 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a (1) .rar, (2) .tar, (3) .jar, or (4) .gz file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.
- SA20543: FilZip Multiple Archive Directory Traversal Vulnerability
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-2255: FilZip Multiple Archive Handling Client-Side Directory Traversal Vulnerability
Reported:
Jun 09, 2006
The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.
For corrections or additions please email xforce@iss.net