CVE-2026-42484

Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in PKZIP Hash Parser of hashcat

Published May 1, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 9.8 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A heap-based buffer overflow in hex_to_binary in the PKZIP hash parser in hashcat v7.1.2 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PKZIP hash file. The issue affects modules 17200, 17210, 17220, 17225, and 17230. When data_type_enum<=1, attacker-controlled hex data from a user-supplied hash string is decoded into a fixed-size buffer without proper input-length validation.

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Title Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in PKZIP Hash Parser of hashcat
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Hashcat
Hashcat hashcat
Weaknesses CWE-787
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:hashcat:hashcat:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Hashcat
Hashcat hashcat
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Description A heap-based buffer overflow in hex_to_binary in the PKZIP hash parser in hashcat v7.1.2 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PKZIP hash file. The issue affects modules 17200, 17210, 17220, 17225, and 17230. When data_type_enum<=1, attacker-controlled hex data from a user-supplied hash string is decoded into a fixed-size buffer without proper input-length validation.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
May 1, 2026, 6:35 PM
Reserved
Apr 27, 2026, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 1, 2026, 2:16 PM
Modified
Nov 11, 2026, 9:10 PM