Serhiy Storchaka added the comment:

Actually this feature helps to do the brute-force attack. 255 of 256 passwords 
can be rejected by testing only the header. Old ZIP files encryption is very 
weak, it isn't used in serious applications.

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nosy: +r.david.murray
status: open -> pending

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