Description
Buffer overflows in gzip 1.3x, 1.2.4, and other versions might allow attackers to execute code via a long file name, possibly remotely if gzip is run on an FTP server.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 7.5/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/247717Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7882.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3712
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/247717Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7882.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3712
Timeline
- Published
- Nov 18, 2001
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified