What is the severity of CVE-2004-1254?

CVE-2004-1254 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1254?

To fix CVE-2004-1254, upgrade to the latest version of WinRAR that addresses this vulnerability.

Which versions of WinRAR are affected by CVE-2004-1254?

CVE-2004-1254 affects WinRAR versions 3.0.0 through 3.40 and possibly earlier versions.

What type of attack does CVE-2004-1254 facilitate?

CVE-2004-1254 facilitates a remote code execution attack via a specially crafted ZIP file.

Is CVE-2004-1254 still a relevant threat today?

Despite being discovered in 2004, CVE-2004-1254 could still pose a risk if vulnerable versions of WinRAR are used.

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CVE-2004-1254

critical

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119 190

22/12/2004

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-1254: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Dec 22 2004(Updated: )

WinRAR 3.40, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a ZIP file containing a file with a long filename, possibly causing an integer overflow that leads to a buffer overflow.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WinRAR	=3.0.0
WinRAR	=3.10
WinRAR	=3.10_beta3
WinRAR	=3.10_beta5
WinRAR	=3.11
WinRAR	=3.20
WinRAR	=3.40
WinRAR	=3.41

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1254?
CVE-2004-1254 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1254?
To fix CVE-2004-1254, upgrade to the latest version of WinRAR that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of WinRAR are affected by CVE-2004-1254?
CVE-2004-1254 affects WinRAR versions 3.0.0 through 3.40 and possibly earlier versions.
What type of attack does CVE-2004-1254 facilitate?
CVE-2004-1254 facilitates a remote code execution attack via a specially crafted ZIP file.
Is CVE-2004-1254 still a relevant threat today?
Despite being discovered in 2004, CVE-2004-1254 could still pose a risk if vulnerable versions of WinRAR are used.

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