CVE-2017-20006
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.23%
Last modified
CVE-2017-20006 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. UnRAR 5.6.1.2 and 5.6.1.3 has a heap-based buffer overflow in Unpack::CopyString (called from Unpack::Unpack5 and CmdExtract::ExtractCurrentFile).. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
UnRAR 5.6.1.2 and 5.6.1.3 has a heap-based buffer overflow in Unpack::CopyString (called from Unpack::Unpack5 and CmdExtract::ExtractCurrentFile).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rarlab | Unrar | 5.6.1.2 |
| Rarlab | Unrar | 5.6.1.3 |
References
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=4373Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/aawc/unrar/commit/0ff832d31470471803b175cfff4e40c1b08ee779Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/google/oss-fuzz-vulns/blob/main/vulns/unrar/OSV-2017-104.yamlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=4373Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/aawc/unrar/commit/0ff832d31470471803b175cfff4e40c1b08ee779Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/google/oss-fuzz-vulns/blob/main/vulns/unrar/OSV-2017-104.yamlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-20006?
UnRAR 5.6.1.2 and 5.6.1.3 has a heap-based buffer overflow in Unpack::CopyString (called from Unpack::Unpack5 and CmdExtract::ExtractCurrentFile).
How severe is CVE-2017-20006?
CVE-2017-20006 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20006?
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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