CVE-2010-1458: Stack-based buffer overflow in Create and Extract Zips TweakFS Zip Utility 1.0 for Flight Simulator X (FSX)...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2010-1458 is a flaw in TweakFS Zip Utility 1.0 for Flight Simulator X. A malicious ZIP archive with an overly long filename could crash the utility and may allow arbitrary code execution. The business risk is limited to systems still using this old niche utility and handling untrusted ZIP files. Exposure is likely narrow: workstations or lab machines with TweakFS Zip Utility 1.0 installed, especially where users process ZIP archives from email, forums, downloads, or FSX add-on packages. Prioritize as high for any environment that still runs this utility and receives ZIP files from external sources. Otherwise, the practical urgency is moderate to low because the product is old and specialized, with no active exploitation evidence in the provided bundle. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for TweakFS Zip Utility 1.0 and remove it where unnecessary.; Avoid opening or extracting untrusted ZIP archives with this utility.; Use an alternative supported ZIP tool where operationally possible..

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Jun 28, 2026, 02:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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