CVE-2005-3262 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 20 Oct 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious UUE/XXE files in WinRAR.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2005-3262?

CVE-2005-3262 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Oct 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Format string vulnerability in RARLAB WinRAR 2.90 through 3.50 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a UUE/XXE file, which are not properly handled when WinRAR displays diagnostic errors related to an invalid filename.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3262?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rarlab Winrar.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3262?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3262 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2005-3262 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-3262 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mqg5-xjp9-584v.