Tag: 7 zip
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7-Zip Flaw Exposes Systems to Code Execution Risk
A newly discovered flaw in 7-Zip, tracked as CVE-2026-14266, leaves systems vulnerable to code execution attacks, allowing hackers to execute code in the context of the current process. Fortunately, a fix is available in 7-Zip version 26.02, which patches the heap-based buffer overflow issue.
7-Zip Patches RCE Flaw in XZ-Compressed Data Handling
Don't risk your files! 7-Zip's latest update, version 26.02, patches a critical vulnerability that could let hackers take control when you open a malicious archive.
Malicious 7-Zip Installers Fuel Residential Proxy Botnet
A shocking 773,087 unique IP addresses linked to SmartProxy were found in a public IP dataset, hinting at a massive residential proxy botnet. This staggering overlap raises serious concerns about the scope of a malicious operation dubbed Lurking Lizard.