Buffer overflow in Winzip

CVE-2025-1240

WinZip 7Z File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of WinZip. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of 7Z files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24986.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.104 (95.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-1240?
CVE-2025-1240 is a high-severity vulnerability in Winzip, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-02-11.
How severe is CVE-2025-1240?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.