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Debian 10: DLA-3543-1 Critical RAR Remote Code Execution Advisory

A specific flaw within the processing of recovery volumes exists in RAR, an archive program for rar files. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability. The target must visit a malicious page or open a . ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3543-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Markus Koschany August 27, 2023 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : rar Version : 2:6.23-1~deb10u1 CVE ID : CVE-2023-40477 A specific flaw within the processing of recovery volumes exists in RAR, an archive program for rar files. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability. The target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious rar file. For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in version 2:6.23-1~deb10u1. We recommend that you upgrade your rar packages. For the detailed security status of rar please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/rar Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS . A significant Debian LTS update highlights a vulnerability in the RAR utility that could lead to unauthorized code execution requiring user permission.. Debian RAR Update, Remote Code Execution, Security Patch. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

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Gentoo: GLSA-201709-24 Moderate: RAR And UnRAR Code Execution

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in RAR and UnRAR, the worst of which may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201709-24 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: RAR, UnRAR: Multiple vulnerabilities Date: September 25, 2017 Bugs: #622342, #628182, #628184 ID: 201709-24 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======= Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in RAR and UnRAR, the worst of which may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code. Background ========= RAR and UnRAR provide command line interfaces for compressing and decompressing RAR files. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 app-arch/rar < 5.5.0_p20170811 > = 5.5.0_p20170811 2 app-arch/unrar < 5.5.7 > = 5.5.7 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 affected packages Description ========== Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in RAR and UnRAR. Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details. Impact ===== A remote attacker, by enticing a user to open a specially crafted RAR, could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or cause a Denial of Service condition. Workaround ========= There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========= All RAR users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =app-arch/rar-5.5.0_p20170811" All UnRARusers should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =app-arch/unrar-5.5.7" References ========= [ 1 ] CVE-2012-6706 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-6706 [ 2 ] CVE-2017-12940 https://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2017-12940 [ 3 ] CVE-2017-12941 https://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2017-12941 [ 4 ] CVE-2017-12942 https://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2017-12942 Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-24 Concerns? ======== Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org. License ====== Copyright 2017 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s). The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/ . Issues in RAR and UnRAR can lead to arbitrary code execution; it is advisable for Gentoo users to apply the patch to mitigate potential threats.. Rap Exploit, UnRAR Threats, Gentoo Security Advice, Code Execution Issues. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

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