Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a legacy CA anti-virus engine flaw in RAR archive handling. A malicious archive could crash the anti-virus process and may allow arbitrary code execution. The sources do not provide CVSS, confirmed exploitation, or a specific fixed version in this bundle. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running named CA/eTrust Anti-Virus or Internet Security Suite versions from the 7.1/r8.1 and 2007-2009 product lines, especially where archives are scanned at endpoints, mail gateways, or file ingress points. Prioritize if any affected legacy CA anti-virus engine remains in production. Security tools often process untrusted files automatically, so a parser memory-corruption bug can create disproportionate business risk even without confirmed active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Review the CA security notice and vendor guidance for applicable engine updates.; Inventory and remove unsupported CA/eTrust anti-virus products where possible.; Reduce exposure to untrusted RAR archives at mail and web ingress points..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ca-rar-code-execution(53697)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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