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CVE-2023-38831 - RARLAB WinRAR Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2023-38831

RARLAB | WinRAR

  • Date Added:
  • 2023-08-24
  • Due Date:
  • 2023-09-14
Vulnerability Name

RARLAB WinRAR Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

RARLAB WinRAR contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute code when a user attempts to view a benign file within a ZIP archive.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Known

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes
http://www.win-rar.com/singlenewsview.html?&L=0&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=232&cHash=c5bf79590657e32554c6683296a8e8aa; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38831
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