7.8
CWE
426
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-7804

First published: Mon May 22 2017(Updated: )

Untrusted search path vulnerability in 7 Zip for Windows 16.02 and earlier allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ZTE ZXR10 9908<=16.02

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-7804?

    The severity of CVE-2016-7804 is considered to be high due to the potential for privilege escalation by remote attackers.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-7804?

    To fix CVE-2016-7804, update to version 16.03 or later of 7-Zip to eliminate the untrusted search path vulnerability.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-7804?

    CVE-2016-7804 can be exploited by attackers using Trojan horse DLLs placed in unspecified directories to gain privileges.

  • Which versions of 7-Zip are affected by CVE-2016-7804?

    CVE-2016-7804 affects 7-Zip versions 16.02 and earlier on Windows.

  • Is CVE-2016-7804 present in the latest versions of 7-Zip?

    No, CVE-2016-7804 has been addressed in versions 16.03 and later of 7-Zip.

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