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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200702-04] RAR, UnRAR: Buffer overflow Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
RAR, UnRAR: Buffer overflow
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200702-04
(RAR, UnRAR: Buffer overflow)
RAR and UnRAR contain a boundary error when processing
password-protected archives that could result in a stack-based buffer
overflow.
Impact
A remote attacker could entice a user to process a specially crafted
password-protected archive and execute arbitrary code with the rights
of the user uncompressing the archive.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-0855
Solution:
All UnRAR users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-arch/unrar-3.7.3"
All RAR users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-arch/rar-3.7.0_beta1"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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