2.5
CWE
754
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-47111

First published: Sat Apr 19 2025(Updated: )

7-Zip 22.01 does not report an error for certain invalid xz files, involving block flags and reserved bits. Some later versions are unaffected.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
7-Zip<=24.09

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-47111?

    The severity of CVE-2022-47111 is classified as medium.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-47111?

    To fix CVE-2022-47111, upgrade to 7-Zip version 24.10 or later.

  • What does CVE-2022-47111 affect?

    CVE-2022-47111 affects 7-Zip versions up to and including 24.09.

  • What type of files does CVE-2022-47111 involve?

    CVE-2022-47111 involves certain invalid xz files, specifically those dealing with block flags and reserved bits.

  • Is CVE-2022-47111 exploitable?

    CVE-2022-47111 may cause unintended behavior but is not directly exploitable for remote code execution.

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