8.2
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

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: )

The NtfsHandler.cpp NTFS handler in 7-Zip before 24.01 (for 7zz) contains an out-of-bounds read that allows an attacker to read beyond the intended buffer. The bytes read beyond the intended buffer are presented as a part of a filename listed in the file system image. This has security relevance in some known web-service use cases where untrusted users can upload files and have them extracted by a server-side 7-Zip process.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
The7<24.01

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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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