Description
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.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- RARLAB WinRar 2.90/3.x - UUE/XXE Invalid Filename Error Message Format String EDB-26342 · dos · Oct 11, 2005 · verified
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References
- 15062 vdb-entry
- 16973 third-party-advisory
- http://www.rarlabs.com/rarnew.htm
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-53/advisory/