Buffer overflow in Tguzip

CVE-2008-4779

Stack-based buffer overflow in TUGzip 3.5.0.0 allows remote attackers to denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a .zip file.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.647 (99.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • Tguzip — versions 3.5.5.0.0
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4779?
CVE-2008-4779 is a vulnerability in Tguzip, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2008-10-29.
Is CVE-2008-4779 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.