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ZDI-26-444: 7-Zip XZ Decompression Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of 7-Zip. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.0. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-14266.
MITRE ATT&CK techniques
- Malicious FileT1204.002
Indicators of compromise
- CVE-2026-14266cve
Original source: http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-444/