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MS02-054: Unchecked Buffer in File Decompression Functions Could Lead to Code Execution (329048)

high Nessus Plugin ID 11148

Synopsis

Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through Explorer.

Description

The remote host contains a version of Windows that has a security flaw in the compressed files (ZIP) implementation. An attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a malicious zip file to the remote user. When the user opens the file with Explorer, arbitrary code will be executed.

Solution

Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows NT, 2000 and XP.

See Also

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2002/ms02-054

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 11148

File Name: smb_nt_ms02-054.nasl

Version: 1.41

Type: local

Agent: windows

Published: 10/24/2002

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.3

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.6

Temporal Score: 5.6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 8.1

Temporal Score: 7.1

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows

Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 10/2/2002

Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/2/2002

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2002-0370, CVE-2002-1139

BID: 5876, 5873

CERT: 383779

MSFT: MS02-054

MSKB: 329048