CVE-2008-4779

Tguzip - Memory Corruption

Title source: rule
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 4 public exploits for CVE-2008-4779. PoCs published by Metasploit, Lincoln, fl0 fl0w, including Metasploit module exploits/windows/fileformat/tugzip.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Metasploit module exploits a stack-based buffer overflow in TugZip 3.5 by crafting a malicious ZIP file. It uses a hardcoded egghunter and SEH overwrite to achieve arbitrary code execution when the victim opens the file.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in TUGzip 3.5.0.0 allows remote attackers to denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a .zip file.

Exploits (4)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Metasploit · rubylocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17967

This Metasploit module exploits a stack-based buffer overflow in TugZip 3.5 by crafting a malicious ZIP file. It uses a hardcoded egghunter and SEH overwrite to achieve arbitrary code execution when the victim opens the file.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: TugZip 3.5
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open the malicious ZIP file with TugZip
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Lincoln · perllocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12008

This exploit targets a SEH overflow vulnerability in TugZip 3.5 by crafting a malicious ZIP file with a payload that includes an egghunter and shellcode to trigger arbitrary code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: TugZip 3.5
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open the malicious ZIP file with TugZip 3.5
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by fl0 fl0w · c++localwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6831

This exploit targets a local buffer overflow vulnerability in TUGzip 3.00 via a maliciously crafted .ZIP file. The payload includes shellcode and leverages SEH overwrites to achieve arbitrary code execution, though success rates are noted to be inconsistent.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Racy
Target: TUGzip 3.00
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open the malicious .ZIP file with TUGzip 3.00
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
metasploit WORKING POC GOOD
by Stefan Marin, Lincoln · rubypoc
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/tugzip.rb

This Metasploit module exploits a stack-based buffer overflow in TugZip 3.5 by crafting a malicious ZIP file. It uses a hardcoded egghunter and SEH overwrite to achieve arbitrary code execution when the victim opens the file.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: TugZip 3.5
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open the malicious ZIP file with TugZip 3.5
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/32411
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31913
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46120
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4528
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6831
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2918

Scores

EPSS 0.7879
EPSS Percentile 99.1%

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (1)
tguzip/tguzip 3.5.5.0.0
Published Oct 29, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026