CVE-2014-0619: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Hamster Free ZIP Archiver 2.0.1.7 allows local users to execute arbitra

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MEDIUM 6.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-0619 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.9) affecting hamster free zip archiver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Hamster Free ZIP Archiver 2.0.1.7 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll that is located in the current working directory.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.9 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2014-10-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hamstersoft

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-10-23 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hamstersoft hamster free zip archiver DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.1.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.1.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hamster-free-zip-archiver || rpm -q hamster-free-zip-archiver || hamster-free-zip-archiver --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hamster-free-zip-archiver sudo apt install hamster-free-zip-archiver=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.1.7> sudo apt-mark hold hamster-free-zip-archiver

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list hamster-free-zip-archiver sudo dnf downgrade hamster-free-zip-archiver-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.1.7> sudo dnf versionlock add hamster-free-zip-archiver

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-0619?

hamster free zip archiver: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-0619 being exploited?

CVE-2014-0619 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-0619 affect?

CVE-2014-0619 affects hamster free zip archiver. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Hamster Free ZIP Archiver 2.0.1.7 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll that is located in the current working directory.

How urgent is CVE-2014-0619?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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