# CVE-2005-3317: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in ZipGenius 5.5.1.468 and 6.0.2.1041, and other versions before 6.0.2.1050, allow remote attackers to

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-10-27 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in ZipGenius 5.5.1.468 and 6.0.2.1041, and other versions before 6.0.2.1050, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a ZIP archive that contains a file with a long filename, which is not properly handled by (a) zipgenius.exe, (b) zg.exe, (c) zgtips.dll, and (d) contmenu.dll; (2) a long original name in a (a) UUE, (b) XXE, or (c) MIM file, which is not properly handled by zipgenius.exe; or (3) an ACE archive with a file with a long filename, which is not properly handled by unacev2.dll.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://www.osvdb.org/20158
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15161
- http://forum.zipgenius.it/index.php?showtopic=684
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17061
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-54/advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015090
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/103
- http://www.osvdb.org/20159
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/414083
- http://www.osvdb.org/20157

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