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CVE-2024-33899

Rarlab Winrar vulnerability

7.1 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.82%
  1. Published28 Apr 2024

Description

RARLAB WinRAR before 7.00, on Linux and UNIX platforms, allows attackers to spoof the screen output, or cause a denial of service, via ANSI escape sequences.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Rarlab Winrar< 7.00

Remediation

Fixed in
Rarlab Winrar≥ 7.00

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-33899 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-33899 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.82%.

How severe is CVE-2024-33899?

CVE-2024-33899 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-33899?

Affected products include Rarlab Winrar.

How do I fix CVE-2024-33899?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Rarlab Winrar 7.00 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.