Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the console version of PKZip (pkzipc) 4.00 and earlier allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files during archive extraction with the -rec (recursive) option via a .. (dot dot) attack on the archived files.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pkware | Pkzip | <= 4.00 |
References
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196445ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.security.nnov.ru/advisories/archdt.aspExploitVendor Advisory
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196445ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.security.nnov.ru/advisories/archdt.aspExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1270?
CVE-2001-1270 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Directory traversal vulnerability in the console version of PKZip (pkzipc) 4.00 and earlier allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files during archive extraction with the -rec (recursive) option via...
How severe is CVE-2001-1270?
CVE-2001-1270 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-1270?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pkware Pkzip.