CVE-2023-31102
HighPublic exploitPpmd7.c in 7-Zip before 23.00 allows an integer underflow and invalid read operation via a crafted 7Z archive.
Published Nov 3, 2023 · Updated Aug 7, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-31102, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-31102
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-31102 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting 7-Zip, Active Iq Unified Manager (Netapp), Oncommand Workflow Automation (Netapp) and 2 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including 7-Zip 22.01, 7zip 22.01+really25.01+dfsg-0+deb12u1, 7zip 23.01+dfsg-1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
55%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Ppmd7.c in 7-Zip before 23.00 allows an integer underflow and invalid read operation via a crafted 7Z archive.
Affected Products
21 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| 7-Zip7-Zip | See advisory | 22.01 |
| Active Iq Unified ManagerNetapp | See advisory | n/a |
| Oncommand Workflow AutomationNetapp | See advisory | n/a |
| 7zipdebian | See advisory | 22.01+really25.01+dfsg-0+deb12u1 |
| p7zipdebian | See advisory | 16.02+really25.01+dfsg-0+deb11u1 |
Patched Releases
7-Zip
22.01
7zip
22.01+really25.01+dfsg-0+deb12u1, 23.01+dfsg-1
p7zip
16.02+really25.01+dfsg-0+deb11u1, 16.02+really25.01+dfsg-0+deb12u1, 16.02+transitional.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 3, 2023
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-191 Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound)
References
- advisoryhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231110-0007/
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-31102
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-31102
- advisoryhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-31102
- advisoryhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1165/
FAQ
Common Questions.
Ppmd7.c in 7-Zip before 23.00 allows an integer underflow and invalid read operation via a crafted 7Z archive.
Affected: 7-Zip; Active Iq Unified Manager (Netapp); Oncommand Workflow Automation (Netapp), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including 7-Zip 22.01, 7zip 22.01+really25.01+dfsg-0+deb12u1, 7zip 23.01+dfsg-1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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