CVE-2006-3912 Memory corruption in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 28 Jul 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

A stack-based buffer overflow in WinRAR's SFX module allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via malicious archives.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-3912?

CVE-2006-3912 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jul 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the SFX module in WinRAR before 3.60 beta 8 has unspecified vectors and impact.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3912?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rarlab Winrar.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3912?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3912 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-2006-3912 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-3912 exists.

Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rj85-5799-v7f2.