CVE-2007-4725: Buffer Overflow
Stack consumption vulnerability in AkkyWareHOUSE 7-zip32.dll before 4.42.00.04, as derived from Igor Pavlov 7-Zip before 4.53 beta, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in an archive, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4725?
CVE-2007-4725 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution through user-assisted attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4725?
To remediate CVE-2007-4725, users should upgrade to 7-Zip version 4.53 or later where the vulnerability has been patched.
What kind of attacks are possible with CVE-2007-4725?
CVE-2007-4725 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a stack consumption vulnerability when processing long filenames in archives.
Which versions of 7-Zip are affected by CVE-2007-4725?
CVE-2007-4725 affects 7-Zip versions before 4.53, including all 4.42 versions and several beta releases up to 4.52 beta.
Is user intervention required for CVE-2007-4725 to be exploited?
Yes, user intervention is required as the attack relies on the victim opening a specially crafted archive file.