CVE-2023-40481

7-Zip SquashFS File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 13.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
7-Zip SquashFS File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of 7-Zip. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the parsing of SQFS files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-18589.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4576-1 p7zip security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-45052 7-Zip SquashFS File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of 7-Zip. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of SQFS files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-18589.
History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:7-zip:7-zip:22.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Aug 2, 2024, 6:31 PM
Reserved
Aug 14, 2023, 9:06 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
May 3, 2024, 3:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:18 AM