CVE-2018-10172

HIGH

7-Zip <18.01 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

7-Zip through 18.01 on Windows implements the "Large memory pages" option by calling the LsaAddAccountRights function to add the SeLockMemoryPrivilege privilege to the user's account, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by using this privilege in the context of a sandboxed process. Note: This has been disputed by 3rd parties who argue this is a valid feature of Windows.

References (1)

Core 1

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0038
EPSS Percentile 30.1%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-269
Status published
Products (1)
7-zip/7-zip < 18.01
Published Apr 16, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026