CVE-2009-1059

PowerZip 7.2 - Stack-based Buffer Overflow via Crafted ZIP File

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2009-1059. PoCs published by fl0 fl0w.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This is a functional proof-of-concept exploit for a local stack buffer overflow vulnerability in eZip Wizard, leveraging SEH overwrite. The exploit crafts a malicious ZIP file to trigger the overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Trident PowerZip 7.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .zip file. NOTE: CVE has not investigated whether the specified file.zip file can be used for exploitation of this product.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by fl0 fl0w · cdoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8180

This is a functional proof-of-concept exploit for a local stack buffer overflow vulnerability in eZip Wizard, leveraging SEH overwrite. The exploit crafts a malicious ZIP file to trigger the overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: eZip Wizard (and similar software like ZipGenius, Power Zip 7.2)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open the malicious ZIP file with vulnerable software
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8180
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49492

Scores

EPSS 0.0481
EPSS Percentile 90.8%

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (1)
powerzip/powerzip 7.2
Published Mar 24, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026