Heap-based buffer overflow in 7-zip

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU46811

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 3.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2007-4725

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

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.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

7-Zip: 4.43 - 4.52

External links

http://akky.cjb.net/security/7-zip3.txt
http://jvn.jp/jp/JVN%2362868899/index.html
http://osvdb.org/40482
http://secunia.com/advisories/26624
http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=535160&group_id=14481
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25545
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3086
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36459

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to open a a specially crafted archive.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.