CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-12941

First published: Fri Aug 18 2017(Updated: )

libunrar.a in UnRAR before 5.5.7 has an out-of-bounds read in the Unpack::Unpack20 function.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
UnRAR<=5.5.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-12941?

    CVE-2017-12941 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-12941?

    To remediate CVE-2017-12941, upgrade to UnRAR version 5.5.7 or later.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-12941?

    CVE-2017-12941 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability affecting the Unpack::Unpack20 function.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2017-12941?

    CVE-2017-12941 affects UnRAR versions prior to 5.5.7.

  • Can CVE-2017-12941 lead to system compromise?

    While CVE-2017-12941 may lead to information leakage, it is not typically associated with full system compromise.

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