CVE-2024-33899

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.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.18%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.rarlab.com/rarnew.htm
https://sdushantha.medium.com/ansi-escape-injection-vulnerability-in-winrar-a2cbfac4b983

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-33899?
CVE-2024-33899 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-33899?
To fix CVE-2024-33899, 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-2024-33899 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-33899 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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