Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') Affecting p7zip package, versions <16.02+transitional.1


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Debian security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (11th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-DEBIAN13-P7ZIP-8407160
  • published26 Nov 2024
  • disclosed22 Nov 2024

Introduced: 22 Nov 2024

CVE-2024-11612  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-835  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Debian:13 p7zip to version 16.02+transitional.1 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream p7zip package and not the p7zip package as distributed by Debian. See How to fix? for Debian:13 relevant fixed versions and status.

7-Zip CopyCoder Infinite Loop Denial-of-Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of 7-Zip. Interaction with this library is required to exploit this vulnerability but attack vectors may vary depending on the implementation.

The specific flaw exists within the processing of streams. The issue results from a logic error that can lead to an infinite loop. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-24307.