CVE-2005-3262: High severity RARLAB WinRAR vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
11 affected components
RARLAB WinRAR=2.90
RARLAB WinRAR=3.0.0
RARLAB WinRAR=3.10
RARLAB WinRAR=3.10_beta3
RARLAB WinRAR=3.10_beta5
RARLAB WinRAR=3.11
RARLAB WinRAR=3.20
RARLAB WinRAR=3.40
RARLAB WinRAR=3.41
RARLAB WinRAR=3.42
RARLAB WinRAR=3.50
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 20, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
What versions of WinRAR are affected by CVE-2005-3262?
WinRAR versions 2.90 through 3.50 are affected by CVE-2005-3262.
4
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.
5
Can CVE-2005-3262 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-3262 can be exploited remotely by attackers using malicious files.