What is the severity of ZDI-23-1152?

The severity of ZDI-23-1152 is significant as it allows remote code execution with user interaction required.

How do I fix ZDI-23-1152?

To fix ZDI-23-1152, users should update to the latest version of WinRAR as released by RARLAB.

What versions of WinRAR are affected by ZDI-23-1152?

ZDI-23-1152 affects multiple versions of WinRAR; refer to the vendor's advisory for specific affected versions.

What type of attack is associated with ZDI-23-1152?

ZDI-23-1152 is associated with a remote code execution attack that requires user interaction.

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-23-1152?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-23-1152, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

Vulnerability/
ZDI-23-1152

high

7.8

17/8/2023

23/2/2025

ZDI-23-1152: RARLAB WinRAR Recovery Volume Improper Validation of Array Index Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Thu Aug 17 2023(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of RARLAB WinRAR. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of recovery volumes. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory access past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WinRAR

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What is the severity of ZDI-23-1152?
The severity of ZDI-23-1152 is significant as it allows remote code execution with user interaction required.
How do I fix ZDI-23-1152?
To fix ZDI-23-1152, users should update to the latest version of WinRAR as released by RARLAB.
What versions of WinRAR are affected by ZDI-23-1152?
ZDI-23-1152 affects multiple versions of WinRAR; refer to the vendor's advisory for specific affected versions.
What type of attack is associated with ZDI-23-1152?
ZDI-23-1152 is associated with a remote code execution attack that requires user interaction.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-23-1152?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-23-1152, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

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