CVE-2023-40477
moderate-risk
Published 2024-05-03
RARLAB WinRAR Recovery Volume Improper Validation of Array Index Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of RARLAB WinRAR. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of recovery volumes. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory access past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-21233.
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92.8% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 7% of all CVEs
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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 Products (1)
Affected Vendors
References (5)
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1152/
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1152/
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
24/34 · High
Exploitability
20/34 · Moderate
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal