CVE-2005-0331: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-0331: Directory traversal vulnerability in WinRAR 3.42 and earlier, when the user clicks on the ZIP file to extra...

Directory traversal vulnerability in WinRAR 3.42 and earlier, when the user clicks on the ZIP file to extract it, allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via a ... (triple dot) in the filename of the ZIP file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 21:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old WinRAR flaw can let a malicious ZIP archive write files outside the intended extraction folder when a user extracts it. The business risk is mainly legacy endpoint exposure: old archive tools handling untrusted downloads or email attachments. No source in the bundle confirms active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows endpoints or servers where WinRAR 3.42 or earlier remains installed and users process untrusted ZIP files. Modern environments using current archive tools are less likely exposed, but the source bundle does not define all affected platforms or configurations. Treat this as a legacy software hygiene issue with moderate urgency. Prioritize removal or upgrade where affected WinRAR versions still exist, especially on endpoints that receive external archives. Escalate only if legacy exposure is confirmed in high-risk user groups. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove WinRAR 3.42 or earlier from managed systems.; Upgrade WinRAR to a supported version after checking vendor guidance.; Use supported archive tools for ZIP handling on endpoints..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 00:54 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 10, 2005, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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winrar-dotdotdotdirectory-traversal(20585)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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