CVE-2023-40481
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CVE-2023-40481 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 7-Zip SquashFS File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of 7-Zip. EPSS estimates a 26.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
7-Zip SquashFS File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 parsing of SQFS files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-18589.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 7-Zip | 7-Zip | 22.01 |
References
- https://sourceforge.net/p/sevenzip/discussion/45797/thread/713c8a8269/Product, Release Notes
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1164/Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/sevenzip/discussion/45797/thread/713c8a8269/Product, Release Notes
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1164/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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