CVE-2004-1254

Description

WinRAR 3.40, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a ZIP file containing a file with a long filename, possibly causing an integer overflow that leads to a buffer overflow.

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 5.20% Top 15%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.frsirt.com/exploits/20041217.Winrar.c.php
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18569	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1254?: CVE-2004-1254 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-1254?: To fix CVE-2004-1254, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2004-1254 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2004-1254 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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