CVE-2001-1270

Name: CVE-2001-1270
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-07-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-1270 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the console version of PKZip (pkzipc) 4.00 and earlier allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files during archive extraction with the -rec (recursive) option via a .. (dot dot) attack on the archived files.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the console version of PKZip (pkzipc) 4.00 and earlier allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files during archive extraction with the -rec (recursive) option via a .. (dot dot) attack on the archived files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.58%

43.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pkware	Pkzip	<= 4.00

References

http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196445Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.security.nnov.ru/advisories/archdt.aspExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196445Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.security.nnov.ru/advisories/archdt.aspExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 12, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1270?

How severe is CVE-2001-1270?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1270 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1270?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST