CVE-2018-20251
low-risk
Published 2019-02-05
In WinRAR versions prior to and including 5.61, there is path traversal vulnerability when crafting the filename field of the ACE format. The UNACE module (UNACEV2.dll) creates files and folders as written in the filename field even when WinRAR validator noticed the traversal attempt and requestd to abort the extraction process. the operation is cancelled only after the folders and files were created but prior to them being written, therefore allowing the attacker to create empty files and folders everywhere in the file system.
Do I need to act?
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0.55% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low 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
5
CVSS 5.5/10
Medium
LOCAL
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (1)
Affected Vendors
References (6)
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106948
Release Notes
https://www.win-rar.com/whatsnew.html
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106948
Release Notes
https://www.win-rar.com/whatsnew.html
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/ 100
low-risk
Severity
18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability
2/34 · Minimal
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal