CVE-2020-24175

Name: CVE-2020-24175
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-22T16:15:12.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24175 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer overflow in Yz1 0.30 and 0.32, as used in IZArc 4.4, ZipGenius 6.3.2.3116, and Explzh (extension) 8.14, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted archive file, related to filename handling.. EPSS estimates a 1.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in Yz1 0.30 and 0.32, as used in IZArc 4.4, ZipGenius 6.3.2.3116, and Explzh (extension) 8.14, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted archive file, related to filename handling.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.79%

75.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yz1	Yz1	0.30
Yz1	Yz1	0.32

References

http://yz1.comPermissions Required, Product
https://gist.github.com/illikainen/315a420a9c28cbe882e16b8eba40b2e1Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/illikainen/ced14e08e00747fef613ba619bb25bb4Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://illikainen.dev/advisories/014-yz1-izarcExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://yz1.comPermissions Required, Product
https://gist.github.com/illikainen/315a420a9c28cbe882e16b8eba40b2e1Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/illikainen/ced14e08e00747fef613ba619bb25bb4Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://illikainen.dev/advisories/014-yz1-izarcExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 22, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24175?

How severe is CVE-2020-24175?

CVE-2020-24175 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24175?

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