Vulnerability Description
The Compressed Folders feature in Microsoft Windows 98 with Plus! Pack, Windows Me, and Windows XP does not properly check the destination folder during the decompression of ZIP files, which allows attackers to place an executable file in a known location on a user's system, aka "Incorrect Target Path for Zipped File Decompression."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 98 Plus Pack | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Me | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10252.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5876
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-05
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10252.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5876
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-05
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1139?
CVE-2002-1139 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The Compressed Folders feature in Microsoft Windows 98 with Plus! Pack, Windows Me, and Windows XP does not properly check the destination folder during the decompression of ZIP files, which allows at...
How severe is CVE-2002-1139?
CVE-2002-1139 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1139?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 98 Plus Pack, Microsoft Windows Me, Microsoft Windows Xp.