RARLAB WinRAR ZIP File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of RARLAB WinRAR. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the parsing of ZIP files. Crafted data in a ZIP file can trigger a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
Additional Details
RARLAB has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.win-rar.com/singlenewsview.html?&L=0&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=216&cHash=983dfbcc83fb1b64a5f792891a281709
Disclosure Timeline
- 2022-11-21 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2023-01-20 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Bakker
