CVE-2023-52168 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in the NtfsHandler.cpp component of 7-Zip before version 24.01, specifically affecting the 7zz executable. This vulnerability allows an attacker to overwrite two bytes at multiple offsets beyond the allocated buffer. With a CVSS score of 8.4 (High), this flaw presents a significant risk, enabling potential compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. While there is no known active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion, its high severity warrants prompt patching.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | n/aCNA affected |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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