Vulnerability Description
In WinRAR versions prior to and including 5.60, there is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability during parsing of crafted ACE and RAR archive formats. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rarlab | Winrar | <= 5.60 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106948Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://research.checkpoint.com/extracting-code-execution-from-winrar/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.win-rar.com/whatsnew.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106948Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://research.checkpoint.com/extracting-code-execution-from-winrar/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.win-rar.com/whatsnew.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-20252?
CVE-2018-20252 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In WinRAR versions prior to and including 5.60, there is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability during parsing of crafted ACE and RAR archive formats. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary cod...
How severe is CVE-2018-20252?
CVE-2018-20252 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-20252?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rarlab Winrar.