CVE-2023-52168: , CVE-2023-52169: buffer overflow, over-ad vulnerabilities in the 7-Zip archiver
Published Jul 3, 2024
·Updated
Last updated 15 April 2025
Other sources
The NtfsHandler.cpp NTFS handler in 7-Zip before 24.01 (for 7zz) contains a heap-based buffer overflow that allows an attacker to overwrite two bytes at multiple offsets beyond the allocated buffer size: buffer+512i-2, for i=9, i=10, i=11, etc.
— NVD
Affected Software
3 affected componentsFixes available
7-Zip 7-Zip<24.01
debian/7zip
22.01+dfsg-8+deb12u124.09+dfsg-7
debian/p7zip<=16.02+dfsg-8
16.02+transitional.1
Event History
Jul 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 15, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·09:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-52168?
CVE-2023-52168 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution through a heap-based buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-52168?
To mitigate CVE-2023-52168, upgrade to 7-Zip version 24.01 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2023-52168?
CVE-2023-52168 affects 7-Zip versions prior to 24.01.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-52168?
CVE-2023-52168 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2023-52168 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2023-52168 can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to overwrite memory.