CVE-2014-8141: Heap-based buffer overflow in the getZip64Data function in Info-ZIP UnZip 6.0 and earlier allows remote attack

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-8141?

unzip: upgrade to newer than 6.0; enterprise linux desktop: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; enterprise linux server: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-8141 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8141 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-8141 affect?

CVE-2014-8141 affects unzip, enterprise linux desktop, enterprise linux server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Heap-based buffer overflow in the getZip64Data function in Info-ZIP UnZip 6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted zip file in the -t command argument to the unzip command.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-8141?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2014-8141 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting unzip, enterprise linux desktop, enterprise linux server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap-based buffer overflow in the getZip64Data function in Info-ZIP UnZip 6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted zip file in the -t command argument to the unzip command.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	7.4% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2020-01-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: redhat · unzip project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-31 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

unzip project unzip UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.0

Fixed in: newer than 6.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade unzip

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade unzip

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

redhat enterprise linux desktop MITIGATE

Affected: 6.0 · 7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

redhat enterprise linux server MITIGATE

Affected: 6.0 · 7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

redhat enterprise linux server eus MITIGATE

Affected: 6.6 · 7.1 · 7.2 · 7.3 · 7.4 · 7.5 · 7.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.6

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

redhat enterprise linux server tus MITIGATE

Affected: 6.6 · 7.3 · 7.6 · 7.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.6

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

redhat enterprise linux workstation MITIGATE

Affected: 6.0 · 7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2014-8141?

unzip: upgrade to newer than 6.0; enterprise linux desktop: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; enterprise linux server: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-8141 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8141 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-2014-8141 affect?

CVE-2014-8141 affects unzip, enterprise linux desktop, enterprise linux server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Heap-based buffer overflow in the getZip64Data function in Info-ZIP UnZip 6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted zip file in the -t command argument to the unzip command.

How urgent is CVE-2014-8141?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; On your watchlist

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