CVE-2006-3845

CVE-2006-3845 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rarlab Winrar with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3845?
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.
How severe is CVE-2006-3845?
CVE-2006-3845 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-3845 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3845?
CVE-2006-3845 primarily affects Rarlab Winrar. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3845?
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-2006-3845 published?
CVE-2006-3845 was published on 2006-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

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