CVE-2017-12941 Memory corruption in n/a
An out-of-bounds read in the Unpack20 function of the UnRAR library can lead to denial of service or information disclosure.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-12941?
CVE-2017-12941 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Aug 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
libunrar.a in UnRAR before 5.5.7 has an out-of-bounds read in the Unpack::Unpack20 function.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12941?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rarlab Unrar.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12941?
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-2017-12941 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12941 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-12941, GHSA-hj36-9f44-43h2, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-12941.