CVE-2018-10115

p7zip: unitialized memory due to incorrect logic of RAR decoder might lead to arbitrary code execution

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Severity

Important

Red Hat Product Security

9.8

CVSS 3.0

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Published · May 1, 2018

Updated · January 9, 2026

Description

Incorrect initialization logic of RAR decoder objects in 7-Zip 18.03 and before can lead to usage of uninitialized memory, allowing remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted RAR archive.

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.0 · 9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE-119 · Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer