CVE-2004-1254

CVE-2004-1254 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rarlab Winrar with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

WinRAR 3.40, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a ZIP file containing a file with a long filename, possibly causing an integer overflow that leads to a buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1254?
WinRAR 3.40, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a ZIP file containing a file with a long filename, possibly causing an integer overflow that leads to a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2004-1254?
CVE-2004-1254 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-1254 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1254?
CVE-2004-1254 primarily affects Rarlab Winrar. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1254?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-1254 published?
CVE-2004-1254 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

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