SB2024112105 - Remote code execution in 7-Zip
Published: November 21, 2024 Updated: November 29, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024112105
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Integer underflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-11477)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to integer underflow within the implementation of the Zstandard decompression. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted archive, trigger an integer underflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.