VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2018-10172

CVSS score8.8 HIGH
EPSS probability0.37%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2018-04-16
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management

Primary references