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CVE-2014-9983

UnknownEPSS 1.77%

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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

EPSS Probability
1.77%

75.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RarlabRar4.00
RarlabRar4.01
RarlabRar4.10
RarlabRar4.11
RarlabRar4.20
RarlabRar5.00
RarlabRar5.01
RarlabRar5.10
RarlabRar5.11
RarlabRar5.20
RarlabRar5.21
RarlabRar5.30
RarlabRar5.31
RarlabRar5.40
RarlabRar5.50

References

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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Source: NVD / NIST