CVE-2023-52169: CVE-2023-52168, CVE-2023-52169: buffer overflow, over-ad vulnerabilities in the 7-Zip archiver
First published: Wed Jul 03 2024(Updated: )
Last updated 15 April 2025
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 7-Zip | <24.01 | |
| debian/7zip | 22.01+dfsg-8+deb12u1 24.09+dfsg-7 | |
| debian/p7zip | <=16.02+dfsg-8 | 16.02+transitional.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://sourceforge.net/p/sevenzip/bugs/2402/
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/03/10
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/03/10
- https://dfir.ru/2024/06/19/vulnerabilities-in-7-zip-and-ntfs3/
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-52169
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-52169
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-52169
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-52169
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-52169
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-52169?
CVE-2023-52169 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized reading of memory contents.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52169?
To fix CVE-2023-52169, update to 7-Zip version 24.01 or later, which contains the necessary patch.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-52169?
CVE-2023-52169 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that can cause unintended data exposure.
What software is affected by CVE-2023-52169?
CVE-2023-52169 affects versions of 7-Zip prior to 24.01.
Can CVE-2023-52169 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2023-52169 requires local access to exploit, as it involves reading beyond a buffer in the application's memory.
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