# CVE-2006-2909: Stack-based buffer overflow in the info tip shell extension (zipinfo.dll) in PicoZip 4.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2006-06-16 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the info tip shell extension (zipinfo.dll) in PicoZip 4.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in an (1) ACE, (2) RAR, or (3) ZIP archive, which is triggered when the user moves the mouse over the archive.

## 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/26447
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1104
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18425
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20481
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/437450/100/100/threaded
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-42/advisory/
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2330
- http://www.picozip.com/changelog.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/437103/100/0/threaded
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016308
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27096
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1917

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