CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-7804

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The CVE-2016-7804 vulnerability in 7 Zip for Windows version 16.02 and earlier involves an untrusted search path that allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security implications for the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update 7 Zip to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Untrusted search path vulnerability in 7 Zip for Windows 16.02 and earlier allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS