An attacker can create a zip file that contains a malicious wide string, leading to the crash of an application using the Unzip function. Unzip is used to unzip a compressed file and extract its contents. The vulnerability can be exploited when a user unzips a compressed file.

In order to exploit the vulnerability, an attacker needs to find a way to convince a user to open a malicious file. In most cases, an attacker can send a user a link that contains a malicious file. To avoid such an attack, users should not open links in emails, chats, or social media. Moreover, users should always verify the origin of links before opening them.

Red Hat has released Unzip 6.0, which addresses this vulnerability. The latest update is available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.

Vulnerability overview

CVE-2022-0529 is a vulnerability in the Unzip function that can be exploited when a user unzips a malicious zip file with wide strings. The vulnerability was disclosed by Red Hat on January 16th, 2019 and affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.

An attacker can create a zip file that contains a malicious wide string, leading to the crash of an application using the Unzip function. It's possible to exploit this vulnerability when a user unzips a malicious zip file and extract its contents. This vulnerability can be exploited in most scenarios by sending users email links or chat messages containing malicious files. In general, it's best practice for users not to open links that they find in emails or chats as these links may contain malicious content.

CVE-2019-0583

An attacker can create a zip file that contains a malicious wide string, leading to the crash of an application using the Unzip function. Unzip is used to unzip a compressed file and extract its contents. The vulnerability can be exploited when a user unzips a compressed file.

In order to exploit the vulnerability, an attacker needs to find a way to convince a user to open a malicious file. In most cases, an attacker can send a user a link that contains a malicious file. To avoid such an attack, users should not open links in emails, chats, or social media. Moreover, users should always verify the origin of links before opening them.

Unzip 6.0 has been released by Red Hat with the fix for CVE-2019-0583 included in this update.

CVE-2022-0530

An attacker can create a zip file that contains a malicious wide string, leading to the crash of an application using the Unzip function. Unzip is used to unzip a compressed file and extract its contents. The vulnerability can be exploited when a user unzips a compressed file.

In order to exploit the vulnerability, an attacker needs to find a way to convince a user to open a malicious file. In most cases, an attacker can send a user a link that contains a malicious file. To avoid such an attack, users should not open links in emails, chats, or social media. Moreover, users should always verify the origin of links before opening them.

Unzip 6.0 is available for release and addresses this vulnerability in version 6 of the package.

Vulnerability Details

An attacker can create a zip file that contains a malicious wide string, leading to the crash of an application using the Unzip function. Unzip is used to unzip a compressed file and extract its contents. The vulnerability can be exploited when a user unzips a compressed file.

In order to exploit the vulnerability, an attacker needs to find a way to convince a user to open a malicious file. In most cases, an attacker can send a user a link that contains a malicious file. To avoid such an attack, users should not open links in emails, chats, or social media. Moreover, users should always verify the origin of links before opening them.
Red Hat has released Unzip 6.0, which addresses this vulnerability. The latest update is available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.

Timeline

Published on: 02/09/2022 23:15:00 UTC
Last modified on: 08/09/2022 03:15:00 UTC

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