Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in p7zip by CMake Software
CVE-2016-9296
7.5HIGH
Summary
A null pointer dereference vulnerability has been identified in the p7zip software, specifically within the ReadAndDecodePackedStreams function in 7zIn.cpp. This issue arises from a failure to validate the variable folders.PackPositions, which can be exploited when attempting to decode malformed 7z files. Successful exploitation leads to application crashes, resulting in a denial of service. This vulnerability impacts the 16.02 version and many earlier releases of p7zip, necessitating immediate attention for those utilizing the 7z.so library.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved