CVE-2006-3845

Name: CVE-2006-3845
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-07-25T23:04:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.75%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-3845 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in lzh.fmt in WinRAR 3.00 through 3.60 beta 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a LHA archive.. EPSS estimates a 7.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in lzh.fmt in WinRAR 3.00 through 3.60 beta 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a LHA archive.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.75%

93.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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	3.30
Rarlab	Winrar	3.40
Rarlab	Winrar	3.41
Rarlab	Winrar	3.42
Rarlab	Winrar	3.50
Rarlab	Winrar	3.51
Rarlab	Winrar	3.60_beta1
Rarlab	Winrar	3.60_beta2
Rarlab	Winrar	3.60_beta3
Rarlab	Winrar	3.60_beta4
Rarlab	Winrar	3.60_beta5
Rarlab	Winrar	3.60_beta6

References

http://hustlelabs.com/advisories/04072006_rarlabs.pdfExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/21080Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.rarlabs.com/rarnew.htm
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19043
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2867
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27815
http://hustlelabs.com/advisories/04072006_rarlabs.pdfExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/21080Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.rarlabs.com/rarnew.htm
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19043
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2867
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27815

Timeline

Published: Jul 25, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3845?

Stack-based buffer overflow in lzh.fmt in WinRAR 3.00 through 3.60 beta 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a LHA archive.

How severe is CVE-2006-3845?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-3845 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3845?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2006-3845?

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Source: NVD / NIST