How severe is CVE-2004-1495?

CVE-2004-1495 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2004-1495 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1495?

CVE-2004-1495 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-2004-1495?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-1495 published?

CVE-2004-1495 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1495

CVE-2004-1495 is a low-severity vulnerability in Rarlab Winrar with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Rarlab Winrar
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Repair Archive command in WinRAR 3.40 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a corrupt ZIP archive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1495?: The Repair Archive command in WinRAR 3.40 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a corrupt ZIP archive.
How severe is CVE-2004-1495?: CVE-2004-1495 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-1495 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1495?: CVE-2004-1495 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-2004-1495?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1495 published?: CVE-2004-1495 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:rarlab:winrar:2.90:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rarlab:winrar:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rarlab:winrar:3.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rarlab:winrar:3.10_beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rarlab:winrar:3.10_beta5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rarlab:winrar:3.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rarlab:winrar:3.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rarlab:winrar:3.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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