CVE-2019-25477
CVE-2019-25477 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
- CVSS v4: 6.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2019-19756
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
RAR Password Recovery 1.80 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an oversized payload in the registration dialog. Attackers can craft a malicious input string exceeding 6000 bytes and paste it into the User Name and Registration Code field to trigger an application crash.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-25477?
- RAR Password Recovery 1.80 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an oversized payload in the registration dialog. Attackers can craft a malicious input string exceeding 6000 bytes and paste it into the User Name and Registration Code field to trigger an application crash.
- How severe is CVE-2019-25477?
- CVE-2019-25477 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-25477 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-25477?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2019-25477 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2019-25477 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-19756.
- When was CVE-2019-25477 published?
- CVE-2019-25477 was published on 2026-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47285
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/rar-password-recovery-denial-of-service-buffer-overflow
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