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CVE-2014-2720 Details

Description

IZArc 4.1.8 displays a file's name on the basis of a ZIP archive's Central Directory entry, but launches this file on the basis of a ZIP archive's local file header, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to conduct file-extension spoofing attacks via a modified Central Directory, as demonstrated by unintended code execution prompted by a .jpg extension in the Central Directory and a .exe extension in the local file header.

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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:

No CVSS 3.x data is available for this CVE.

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URLSource(s)Tag(s)
http://www.xchg.info/?p=418 CVEExploit
http://www.xchg.info/?p=418 [email protected]Exploit

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-IDCWE NameSource
CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')[email protected]

Affected Products

ProductVersions
izarc izarc
4.1.8

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:a:izarc:izarc:4.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.

Change History

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QUICK INFO

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2014-2720
NVD Published Date:
May 27, 2014
NVD Last Modified:
Jun 17, 2026
Source:
[email protected]
CVE-2014-2720 Details - Not Deferred