2.5
CWE
754
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-47112

First published: Sat Apr 19 2025(Updated: )

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

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
7-Zip<=24.09
7-Zip

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-47112?

    CVE-2022-47112 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How does CVE-2022-47112 affect 7-Zip users?

    CVE-2022-47112 affects users by not reporting errors for invalid xz files, which can lead to potential data corruption.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-47112?

    To mitigate CVE-2022-47112, users should upgrade to a version of 7-Zip later than 24.09.

  • What versions of 7-Zip are affected by CVE-2022-47112?

    CVE-2022-47112 affects all versions of 7-Zip up to and including version 24.09.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-47112?

    There is no known workaround for CVE-2022-47112 other than updating to a patched version.

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