CVE-2018-16302: MediaComm Zip-n-Go before 4.95 has a Buffer Overflow via a crafted file.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-16302?

zip-n-go: upgrade to 4.95. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-16302 being exploited?

CVE-2018-16302 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-2018-16302 affect?

CVE-2018-16302 affects zip-n-go. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). MediaComm Zip-n-Go before 4.95 has a Buffer Overflow via a crafted file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-16302?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2018-16302 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting zip-n-go. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

MediaComm Zip-n-Go before 4.95 has a Buffer Overflow via a crafted file.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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	4.3% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2018-09-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mc1soft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-09-01 14:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mc1soft zip-n-go UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.95

Fixed in: 4.95

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy zip-n-go || rpm -q zip-n-go || zip-n-go --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.95 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade zip-n-go

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade zip-n-go

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Zip-n-Go 4.9 - Buffer Overflow (SEH)

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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-2018-16302?

zip-n-go: upgrade to 4.95. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-16302 being exploited?

CVE-2018-16302 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-2018-16302 affect?

CVE-2018-16302 affects zip-n-go. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). MediaComm Zip-n-Go before 4.95 has a Buffer Overflow via a crafted file.

How urgent is CVE-2018-16302?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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