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CVE-2018-20253

UnknownEPSS 4.04%

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CVE-2018-20253 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In WinRAR versions prior to and including 5.60, There is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability during parsing of a crafted LHA / LZH archive formats. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.. EPSS estimates a 4.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In WinRAR versions prior to and including 5.60, There is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability during parsing of a crafted LHA / LZH archive formats. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.04%

89.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RarlabWinrar<= 5.60

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20253?
In WinRAR versions prior to and including 5.60, There is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability during parsing of a crafted LHA / LZH archive formats. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
How severe is CVE-2018-20253?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20253 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20253?
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