New 7-Zip security flaw could put hundreds of millions of systems at risk
A new security flaw in the 7-Zip utility could put hundreds of millions of systems at risk by allowing cybercriminals to execute malicious code. The vulnerability, known as CVE-2026-48095, can be exploited by tricking users into opening specially crafted archives. Users are advised to install the latest version of the software as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.
- ▪The 7-Zip security flaw is caused by a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the way it handles NTFS-based volume image files.
- ▪The vulnerability can be exploited by opening a specially crafted archive, which can lead to remote code execution or a denial-of-service condition.
- ▪A software update is available to fix the vulnerability, and users are advised to install it as soon as possible.
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Security Software vulnerability 7zip New 7-Zip security flaw could put hundreds of millions of systems at risk The situation is bad, but a software update is already available By Alfonso Maruccia May 29, 2026, 10:28 Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. PSA: The widely used 7-Zip utility is once again affected by a potentially dangerous security vulnerability. The open-source file archiver can be exploited to execute malicious code by tricking users into opening specially crafted archives. End users and system administrators are advised to install the latest version of the software as soon as possible.
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