VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2018-20252
CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability3.60%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2019-02-05
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Description
In WinRAR versions prior to and including 5.60, there is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability during parsing of crafted ACE and RAR archive formats. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Weakness classification
- CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write
Primary references
- cve@checkpoint.com — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- cve@checkpoint.com — Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- cve@checkpoint.com — Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Release Notes, Vendor Advisory