CVE-2006-2909 json
Stack-based buffer overflow in the info tip shell extension (zipinfo.dll) in PicoZip 4.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code…
published 2006-06-16 20 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2006-2906
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 9.0%
- EPSS 9.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 95%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- securityfocus.com/bid/18425 patch
- secunia.com/advisories/20481 advisory
- secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-42/advisory/ advisory
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-1917)
- Published
Exploit prediction
9.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-1917 Pico Zip 4.01 - 'Filename' Local Buffer Overflow local, 2006-06-15
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
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securityfocus.com
/bid/18425
vdb-entry, patch
-
secunia.com
/advisories/20481
third-party-advisory, patch, vendor-advisory
-
secunia.com
/secunia_research/2006-42/advisory/
patch, vendor-advisory
-
osvdb.org
/26447
vdb-entry
-
securityreason.com
/securityalert/1104
third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/archive/1/437450/100/100/threaded
mailing-list
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2006/2330
vdb-entry
- picozip.com /changelog.html
-
securityfocus.com
/archive/1/437103/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
-
securitytracker.com
/id?1016308
vdb-entry
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/27096
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2006-2909
- NVD CVE-2006-2909
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