CVE-2005-0331

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in WinRAR 3.42 and earlier, when the user clicks on the ZIP file to extract it, allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via a ... (triple dot) in the filename of the ZIP file.

2.6

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.38%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12422	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110737609604210&w=2	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20585	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0331?: CVE-2005-0331 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0331?: To fix CVE-2005-0331, 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-2005-0331 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-0331 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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