#VU100863 Infinite loop in 7-Zip - CVE-2024-11612

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100863

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-11612

CWE-ID: CWE-835

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
7-Zip
Client/Desktop applications / Software for archiving

Vendor: 7-zip.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to infinite loop when processing streams in CopyCoder. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted archive and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

7-Zip: 15.05 beta - 24.07

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1606/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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