ID:7667 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in 7-Zip - CVE-2022-29072

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:7667 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in 7-Zip - CVE-2022-29072

ID:7667 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in 7-Zip - CVE-2022-29072

Published: April 19, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU62367
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29072
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
7-Zip

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when a file with .7z extension is dragged to the Help>Contents area. A remote attacker can trick the victim to download and drag a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system under the  7zFM.exe process.

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


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.