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CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2005-3262

First published: Thu Oct 20 2005(Updated: )

Format string vulnerability in RARLAB WinRAR 2.90 through 3.50 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a UUE/XXE file, which are not properly handled when WinRAR displays diagnostic errors related to an invalid filename.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WinRAR=2.90
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
WinRAR=3.42
WinRAR=3.50

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-3262?

    CVE-2005-3262 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-3262?

    To fix CVE-2005-3262, upgrade WinRAR to a version that is not affected, specifically versions later than 3.50.

  • What versions of WinRAR are affected by CVE-2005-3262?

    WinRAR versions 2.90 through 3.50 are affected by CVE-2005-3262.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-3262?

    CVE-2005-3262 is a format string vulnerability that can be exploited through specially crafted UUE/XXE files.

  • Can CVE-2005-3262 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2005-3262 can be exploited remotely by attackers using malicious files.

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