CVE-2014-2720 describes a file-extension spoofing vulnerability in IZArc 4.1.8. The software displays filenames from the Central Directory but executes based on the local file header, allowing attackers to disguise executable files as benign ones (e.g., .jpg) to trick users into running malicious code. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity with network-based attacks, medium complexity, and potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage for this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.1.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:izarc:izarc:4.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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