CVE-2005-3262

Name: CVE-2005-3262
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-10-20T10:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.79%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-3262 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 8.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.79%

94.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rarlab	Winrar	2.90
Rarlab	Winrar	3.0.0
Rarlab	Winrar	3.10
Rarlab	Winrar	3.10_beta3
Rarlab	Winrar	3.10_beta5
Rarlab	Winrar	3.11
Rarlab	Winrar	3.20
Rarlab	Winrar	3.40
Rarlab	Winrar	3.41
Rarlab	Winrar	3.42
Rarlab	Winrar	3.50

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/16973/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-53/advisory/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.rarlabs.com/rarnew.htm
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15062Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/16973/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-53/advisory/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.rarlabs.com/rarnew.htm
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15062Patch

Timeline

Published: Oct 20, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3262?

How severe is CVE-2005-3262?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3262 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3262?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST