CVE-2006-3845 json
Stack-based buffer overflow in lzh.fmt in WinRAR 3.00 through 3.60 beta 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file…
published 2006-07-25 20 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2006-3839
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 7.9%
- EPSS 7.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 94%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Stack-based buffer overflow in lzh.fmt in WinRAR 3.00 through 3.60 beta 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a LHA archive.
Patch / fix
- secunia.com/advisories/21080 advisory
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-28235)
- Published
Exploit prediction
7.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-28235 RARLAB WinRAR 3.x - LHA Filename Handling Buffer Overflow remote, 2006-07-18
- hustlelabs.com http://hustlelabs.com/advisories/04072006_rarlabs.pdf referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
-
secunia.com
/advisories/21080
third-party-advisory, patch, vendor-advisory
-
hustlelabs.com
/advisories/04072006_rarlabs.pdf
exploit, vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/19043
vdb-entry
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/27815
vdb-entry
- rarlabs.com /rarnew.htm
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2006/2867
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2006-3845
- NVD CVE-2006-3845
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