CVE-2007-0855 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted password-protected RAR archive using the Unrar library.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2007-0855?
CVE-2007-0855 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Feb 2007. 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 RARLabs Unrar, as packaged in WinRAR and possibly other products, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted, password-protected archive.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0855?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rarlab Unrar.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0855?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2007-0855 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0855 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-0855, GHSA-7ggr-fg9x-qrm2.