CVE-2014-2720: IZArc 4.1.8 displays a file's name on the basis of a ZIP archive's Central Directory entry, but launches this

This month

MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-2720 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting izarc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IZArc 4.1.8 displays a file's name on the basis of a ZIP archive's Central Directory entry, but launches this file on the basis of a ZIP archive's local file header, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to conduct file-extension spoofing attacks via a modified Central Directory, as demonstrated by unintended code execution prompted by a .jpg extension in the Central Directory and a .exe extension in the local file header.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2014-05-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: izarc

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-05-27 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

izarc izarc DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.1.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.1.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy izarc || rpm -q izarc || izarc --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.1.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison izarc sudo apt install izarc=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1.8> sudo apt-mark hold izarc

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

dnf --showduplicates list izarc sudo dnf downgrade izarc-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1.8> sudo dnf versionlock add izarc

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2014-2720?

izarc: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2720 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2720 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-2014-2720 affect?

CVE-2014-2720 affects izarc. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). IZArc 4.1.8 displays a file's name on the basis of a ZIP archive's Central Directory entry, but launches this file on the basis of a ZIP archive's local file header, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to conduct file-extension spoo

How urgent is CVE-2014-2720?

Priority 50/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2010-5235 MEDIUM 6.9 DOWNGRADE Untrusted search path vulnerability in IZArc Archiver 4.1.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan

References

← Back to latest CVEs