CVE-2018-20253

Public Exploit

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.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.98% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory win-rar.com
Affected: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. WinRAR
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20253?
CVE-2018-20253 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-20253?
To fix CVE-2018-20253, 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-2018-20253 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-20253 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-20253?
CVE-2018-20253 affects Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. WinRAR.
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