CVE-2004-1254: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 22, 2004
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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.

Affected Software

8 affected components
RARLAB WinRAR=3.0.0
RARLAB WinRAR=3.10
RARLAB WinRAR=3.41
RARLAB WinRAR=3.20
RARLAB WinRAR=3.40
RARLAB WinRAR=3.10_beta3
RARLAB WinRAR=3.10_beta5
RARLAB WinRAR=3.11

Event History

Dec 22, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1254?

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

3

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.

4

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

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

5

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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