Vulnerability Description
WinZip before 11.0 does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse update, as demonstrated by evilgrade and DNS cache poisoning.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Winzip | Winzip | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2008-07/0250.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020581
- http://www.infobyte.com.ar/down/Francisco%20Amato%20-%20evilgrade%20-%20ENG.pdf
- http://www.infobyte.com.ar/down/isr-evilgrade-1.0.0.tar.gz
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2008-07/0250.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020581
- http://www.infobyte.com.ar/down/Francisco%20Amato%20-%20evilgrade%20-%20ENG.pdf
- http://www.infobyte.com.ar/down/isr-evilgrade-1.0.0.tar.gz
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3442?
CVE-2008-3442 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). WinZip before 11.0 does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse update, as demonstrated by evilgrade and ...
How severe is CVE-2008-3442?
CVE-2008-3442 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3442?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Winzip Winzip.