CVE-2019-25477: RAR Password Recovery 1.80 Denial of Service Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 11, 2026
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Updated

RAR Password Recovery 1.80 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an oversized payload in the registration dialog. Attackers can craft a malicious input string exceeding 6000 bytes and paste it into the User Name and Registration Code field to trigger an application crash.

Affected Software

1 affected component
RARLAB RAR Password Recovery=1.80

Event History

Mar 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:23 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-25477?

CVE-2019-25477 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service attack.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-25477?

To fix CVE-2019-25477, upgrade RAR Password Recovery to the latest version that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.

3

What versions of RAR Password Recovery are affected by CVE-2019-25477?

CVE-2019-25477 specifically affects RAR Password Recovery version 1.80.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-25477?

CVE-2019-25477 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service.

5

Can CVE-2019-25477 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2019-25477 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.

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