How severe is CVE-2007-0855?

CVE-2007-0855 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-0855 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0855?

CVE-2007-0855 primarily affects Rarlab Unrar. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0855?

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

When was CVE-2007-0855 published?

CVE-2007-0855 was published on 2007-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0855

CVE-2007-0855 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rarlab Unrar with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Rarlab Unrar
Published: 2007-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in RARLabs Unrar, as packaged in WinRAR and possibly other products, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted, password-protected archive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0855?: Stack-based buffer overflow in RARLabs Unrar, as packaged in WinRAR and possibly other products, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted, password-protected archive.
How severe is CVE-2007-0855?: CVE-2007-0855 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-0855 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0855?: CVE-2007-0855 primarily affects Rarlab Unrar. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0855?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-0855 published?: CVE-2007-0855 was published on 2007-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:rarlab:unrar:3.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rarlab:unrar:3.61:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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