Debian Updates Address Multiple p7zip Vulnerabilities
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- •Debian released updates for p7zip and p7zip-rar to fix critical vulnerabilities.
- •The updates replace the p7zip code base with 7-Zip v25 for better compatibility.
- •Users are recommended to upgrade their packages to avoid exploitation risks.
On May 11, 2026, Debian released two security advisories addressing critical vulnerabilities in p7zip and p7zip-rar. The updates replace the p7zip code base with 7-Zip v25, which now supports GNU/Linux natively. Notable CVEs include CVE-2022-47069, CVE-2023-31102, CVE-2023-40481, CVE-2023-52168, CVE-2023-52169, CVE-2024-11612, CVE-2025-11001, CVE-2025-11002, CVE-2025-53817, and CVE-2025-55188. These vulnerabilities include heap buffer overflows, out-of-bounds writes, and denial-of-service risks. Users are urged to upgrade their p7zip and p7zip-rar packages to mitigate potential exploitation. The issues affect Debian 11 (Bullseye) and could lead to severe impacts if not addressed promptly.
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