ID:6413 - Exploit for Integer overflow in UnRar - CVE-2012-6706

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ID:6413 - Exploit for Integer overflow in UnRar - CVE-2012-6706

Published: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU8602
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2012-6706
CWE-ID: CWE-190
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
UnRar

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow when processing .rar archives in unrar 5.5.4. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted archive, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Update to version 5.5.5.