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CVE-2004-2643 describes a path traversal flaw in Microsoft cabarc. A crafted CAB archive could contain filenames that escape the intended extraction directory and overwrite other files. Business urgency depends on whether cabarc is still used to process untrusted CAB files. Likely exposure is limited to systems, scripts, build pipelines, or legacy tooling that use Microsoft cabarc against CAB archives from untrusted or semi-trusted sources. Treat this as a legacy exposure review, not an emergency, unless cabarc processes untrusted archives in privileged workflows. Mitigation focus: Inventory any use of Microsoft cabarc in endpoints, servers, and build jobs.; Avoid processing untrusted CAB archives with cabarc until vendor guidance is confirmed.; Run archive handling in restricted directories with least-privilege permissions..
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- cabarc-dotdot-directory-traversal(17693)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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