CVE-2016-4302

moderate-risk
Published 2016-09-21

Heap-based buffer overflow in the parse_codes function in archive_read_support_format_rar.c in libarchive before 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a RAR file with a zero-sized dictionary.

Do I need to act?

~
1.2% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.8/10 High
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Vendors

42
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 4/34 · Minimal
Exposure 14/34 · Moderate