CVE-2015-5663

Description

The file-execution functionality in WinRAR before 5.30 beta 5 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file with a name similar to an extensionless filename that was selected by the user.

Category

7.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Vendor Advisory jvn.jp Vendor Advisory jvn.jp
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79666 vdb entry
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN64636058/index.html third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034881 vdb entry
http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2015-000199 third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5663?
CVE-2015-5663 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-5663?
To fix CVE-2015-5663, 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-2015-5663 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-5663 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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