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CVE-2008-3442

UnknownEPSS 3.76%

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CVE-2008-3442 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WinZip before 11.0 does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse update, as demonstrated by evilgrade and DNS cache poisoning.. EPSS estimates a 3.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WinZip before 11.0 does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse update, as demonstrated by evilgrade and DNS cache poisoning.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.76%

88.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WinzipWinzip7.0
WinzipWinzip8.0
WinzipWinzip8.1
WinzipWinzip9.0
WinzipWinzip10.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3442?
WinZip before 11.0 does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse update, as demonstrated by evilgrade and DNS cache poisoning.
How severe is CVE-2008-3442?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3442 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3442?
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