7-Zip.CommandLine

Problem

Protection from integer-based memory allocation overflow attacks is a vulnerability mitigation implemented by the programming language compiler. It enables enforcement of memory allocation limits during code execution. This is achieved by instrumenting each memory allocation instance (through the programming language keyword 'new') and validating its parameters. Should an application try to allocate a maximum number of elements via a single call to 'new', the execution will be terminated. This vulnerability mitigation is designed to protect against resource exhaustion and improper handling of memory allocation failures.

Problem

Software components contain executable code that performs actions implemented during its development. These actions are called behaviors. In the analysis report, behaviors are presented as human-readable descriptions that best match the underlying code intent. While most behaviors are benign, some are commonly abused by malicious software with the intent to cause harm. When a software package shares behavior traits with malicious software, it may become flagged by security solutions. Any detection from security solutions can cause friction for the end-users during software deployment. While the behavior is likely intended by the developer, there is a small chance this detection is true positive, and an early indication of a software supply chain attack.

Problem

Software developers use programming and design knowledge to build reusable software components. Software components are the basic building blocks for modern applications. Software consumed by an enterprise consists of hundreds, and sometimes even thousands of open source components. Open source communities depend on the work of thousands of software developers that volunteer their time to maintain software components. Software developers build up the reputation of their open source projects by developing in public. Modern source code repositories have many social features that allow software developers to handle bug reports, have discussions with their users, and convey reaching significant project milestones. It is uncommon to find open source projects that omit linking their component to a publicly accessible source code repository.

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Problem

Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) is a vulnerability mitigation option that forces software components to load on a different memory base address each time they are used. This mitigation is detected as enabled, but rendered ineffective since the set load base address forces the 64-bit image to load within the lower 32-bit memory range. Having a smaller memory range makes ASLR more predictable, and it is therefore easier for malicious code to bypass it.

Problem

Control Flow Guard (CFG/CFI) protects the code flow integrity by ensuring that indirect calls are made only to vetted functions. This mitigation protects dynamically resolved function targets by instrumenting the code responsible for transferring execution control. Because the code flow integrity is verified during runtime, malicious code is less likely to be able to hijack trusted execution paths.