CVE-2007-4725

CVE-2007-4725 is a medium-severity vulnerability in 7-zip with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-400.

Key facts

Description

Stack consumption vulnerability in AkkyWareHOUSE 7-zip32.dll before 4.42.00.04, as derived from Igor Pavlov 7-Zip before 4.53 beta, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in an archive, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4725?
Stack consumption vulnerability in AkkyWareHOUSE 7-zip32.dll before 4.42.00.04, as derived from Igor Pavlov 7-Zip before 4.53 beta, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in an archive, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2007-4725?
CVE-2007-4725 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4725 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4725?
CVE-2007-4725 primarily affects 7-zip. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4725?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4725 published?
CVE-2007-4725 was published on 2007-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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