CVE-2005-3263 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 a malicious ACE archive with a long filename 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-2005-3263?

CVE-2005-3263 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in UNACEV2.DLL for RARLAB WinRAR 2.90 through 3.50 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an ACE archive containing a file with a long name.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3263?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rarlab Winrar.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3263?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3263 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-2005-3263 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3263 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m653-3pmm-jx6r.