Out-of-bounds read and code execution vulnerability in CInArchive::ReadFileItem method in 7zip

CVE-2016-2335 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:N/AC:M/AU:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

The CInArchive::ReadFileItem method in Archive/Udf/UdfIn.cpp in 7zip 9.20 and 15.05 beta and p7zip allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) or execute arbitrary code via the PartitionRef field in the Long Allocation Descriptor in a UDF file.

Learn more about our Web Application Penetration Testing UK.