CVE-2014-9983
UnknownEPSS 1.77%
Last modified
CVE-2014-9983 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory Traversal exists in RAR 4.x and 5.x because an unpack operation follows any symlinks, including symlinks contained in the archive. This allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted archive.. EPSS estimates a 1.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Directory Traversal exists in RAR 4.x and 5.x because an unpack operation follows any symlinks, including symlinks contained in the archive. This allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted archive.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rarlab | Rar | 4.00 |
| Rarlab | Rar | 4.01 |
| Rarlab | Rar | 4.10 |
| Rarlab | Rar | 4.11 |
| Rarlab | Rar | 4.20 |
| Rarlab | Rar | 5.00 |
| Rarlab | Rar | 5.01 |
| Rarlab | Rar | 5.10 |
| Rarlab | Rar | 5.11 |
| Rarlab | Rar | 5.20 |
| Rarlab | Rar | 5.21 |
| Rarlab | Rar | 5.30 |
| Rarlab | Rar | 5.31 |
| Rarlab | Rar | 5.40 |
| Rarlab | Rar | 5.50 |
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=774172Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=774172Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-9983?
Directory Traversal exists in RAR 4.x and 5.x because an unpack operation follows any symlinks, including symlinks contained in the archive. This allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted archive.
How severe is CVE-2014-9983?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9983 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9983?
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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