CVE-2005-4620
Buffer overflow in WinRAR 3.50 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a...
CVE-2005-4620 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 4.6) in Rarlab Winrar, published December 31, 2005. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.48%, the 74th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 4.6 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 1.48%EPSS, 74th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known2 public exploits
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Buffer overflow in WinRAR 3.50 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command-line argument. NOTE: because this program executes with the privileges of the invoking user, and because remote programs do not normally have the ability to specify a command-line argument for this program, there may not be a typical attack vector for the issue that crosses privilege boundaries. Therefore this may not be a vulnerability.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | WinRAR 3.30 - 'Filename' Local Buffer Overflow (1) | 2006-01-04 |
| Exploit-DB | WinRAR 3.30 - 'Filename' Local Buffer Overflow (2) | 2006-01-04 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Buffer overflow in WinRAR 3.50 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command-line argument. NOTE: because this program executes with the privileges of the invoking user, and because remote programs do not normally have the ability to specify a command-line argument for this program, there may not be a typical attack vector for the issue that crosses privilege boundaries. Therefore this may not be a vulnerability.
- Record
CVE-2005-4620- CVSS 2.0
- 4.6 Medium
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Buffer overflow in WinRAR 3.50 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command-line argument. NOTE: because this program executes with the privileges of the invoking user, and because remote programs do not normally have the ability to specify a command-line argument for this program, there may not be a typical attack vector for the issue that crosses privilege boundaries. Therefore this may not be a vulnerability.
- Record
CVE-2005-4620- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2005-4615No score
Buffer overflow in WinRAR 3.50 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command-line argument. NOTE: because this program executes with the privileges of the invoking user, and because remote programs do not normally have the ability to specify a command-line argument for this program, there may not be a typical attack vector for the issue that crosses privilege boundaries. Therefore this may not be a vulnerability.
- Record
EUVD-2005-4615- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-4cg6-r453-9frwNo score
Buffer overflow in WinRAR 3.50 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a...
Buffer overflow in WinRAR 3.50 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command-line argument. NOTE: because this program executes with the privileges of the invoking user, and because remote programs do not normally have the ability to specify a command-line argument for this program, there may not be a typical attack vector for the issue that crosses privilege boundaries. Therefore this may not be a vulnerability.
- Record
GHSA-4cg6-r453-9frw- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.