SB2007090501 - Heap-based buffer overflow in 7-zip

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SB2007090501 - Heap-based buffer overflow in 7-zip

Published: September 5, 2007 Updated: September 18, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2007090501
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2007-4725)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Stack consumption vulnerability in AkkyWareHOUSE 7-zip32.dll before 4.42.00.04, as derived from Igor Pavlov 7-Zip before 4.53 beta,. A remote attacker can use a long filename in an archive to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References