CVE-2024-36052: High severity winrar vulnerability

Published May 21, 2024
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Updated

RARLAB WinRAR before 7.00, on Windows, allows attackers to spoof the screen output via ANSI escape sequences, a different issue than CVE-2024-33899.

Affected Software

3 affected components
RARLAB WinRAR<7.00
All of the following
RARLAB WinRAR<7.00
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jan 1, 1970
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
May 21, 2024
CVE Published
via NVD·05:15 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 20, 2024
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:46 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36052?

CVE-2024-36052 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-36052?

To fix CVE-2024-36052, upgrade to WinRAR version 7.00 or later.

3

What does CVE-2024-36052 exploit?

CVE-2024-36052 exploits ANSI escape sequences to spoof screen output on Windows systems.

4

Is CVE-2024-36052 a denial of service vulnerability?

No, CVE-2024-36052 is not a denial of service vulnerability, but rather a screen output spoofing issue.

5

Which versions of WinRAR are affected by CVE-2024-36052?

WinRAR versions before 7.00 are affected by CVE-2024-36052.

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