Vulnerability Description
WinRAR 5.61 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by placing a malformed winrar.lng language file in the installation directory. Attackers can trigger the crash by opening an archive and pressing the test button, causing an access violation at memory address 004F1DB8 when the application attempts to read invalid data.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rarlab | Winrar | <= 5.61 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://win-rar.com/predownload.html?spV=true&subD=true&f=wrar561tr.exeProduct
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46432ExploitVDB Entry
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/winrar-denial-of-service-via-malformed-langThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-25677?
CVE-2019-25677 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). WinRAR 5.61 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by placing a malformed winrar.lng language file in the installation directory. Attackers can...
How severe is CVE-2019-25677?
CVE-2019-25677 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-25677?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rarlab Winrar.