HIGH
CVE-2002-0370
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: October 10, 2002· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Buffer overflow in the ZIP capability for multiple products allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via ZIP files containing entries with long filenames, including (1) Microsoft Windows 98 with Plus! Pack, (2) Windows XP, (3) Windows ME, (4) Lotus Notes R4 through R6 (pre-gold), (5) Verity KeyView, and (6) Stuffit Expander before 7.0.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2002-0370 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
allume_systems_division1 product(s)
stuffit expander
IBM1 product(s)
lotus notes
Microsoft3 product(s)
windows 98 plus packwindows mewindows xp
verity1 product(s)
keyview viewing sdk
winzip1 product(s)
winzip
Source: NVD CPE · 18 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (18)
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http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10251.phpVendor Advisory
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/383779Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5873Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10251.phpVendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2002-0370
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected5 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 10, 2002
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2002-0370 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.