Description
Real Networks Netzip Classic version 7.5.1.86 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow when parsing a specially crafted ZIP archive. The vulnerability is triggered when the application attempts to process a file name within the archive that exceeds the expected buffer size. Exploitation allows arbitrary code execution under the context of the victim user when the ZIP file is opened.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RealNetworks | Netzip Classic | 7.5.1.86 | — |
Public exploits
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Metasploit 1 module
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Real Networks Netzip Classic 7.5.1 86 File Parsing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
exploit/windows/fileformat/real_networks_netzip_bof
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/real_networks_netzip_bof.rb exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16083 exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17985 exploit
- https://www.softpedia.com/get/Compression-tools/NetZip-Classic.shtml product
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/real-networks-netzip-classic-file-parsing-buffer-overflow third-party-advisory