VDB-305740 · CVE-2022-47112 · GCVE-0-2022-47112

7-Zip up to 24.09 xz File unusual condition

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in 7-Zip up to 24.09. The affected element is an unknown function of the component xz File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to unusual condition. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2022-47112. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in 7-Zip up to 24.09. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component xz File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unusual condition vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-754. The product does not check or incorrectly checks for unusual or exceptional conditions that are not expected to occur frequently during day to day operation of the product. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

7-Zip through 24.09 does not report an error for certain invalid xz files, involving stream flags and reserved bits.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-47112 since 12/12/2022. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 08/18/2025).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

File Compression Software

Name

7-Zip

Version

24.09

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.9

VulDB Base Score: 3.1
VulDB Temp Score: 3.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 3.3
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CNA Base Score: 2.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unusual condition
CWE: CWE-754
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/12/2022 🔍
04/19/2025 +859 days 🔍
04/20/2025 +0 days 🔍
08/18/2025 +120 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2022-47112 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-47112
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-305740

Entryinfo

Created: 04/20/2025 00:25
Updated: 08/18/2025 19:19
Changes: 04/20/2025 00:25 (61), 08/18/2025 19:19 (12)
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