CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedA heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in 7-Zip allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting crafted XZ-compressed data, requiring user interaction to trigger the exploit through a malicious page or file. This poses a significant risk to users of 7-Zip, particularly in environments where file handling and web browsing are common. Organizations using 7-Zip should prioritize patching this vulnerability to mitigate potential remote code execution threats.
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Original NVD Description
7-Zip XZ Decompression Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of 7-Zip. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of XZ chunked data. Crafted XZ-compressed data can trigger an overflow of a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-30169.
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