VDB-292776 · CVE-2024-55504 · EUVD-2024-52780

RAR Extractor 6.4.0 on macOS improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in RAR Extractor 6.4.0 on macOS. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-55504. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in RAR Extractor 6.4.0 on macOS. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue in RAR Extractor - Unarchiver Free and Pro v.6.4.0 allows local attackers to inject arbitrary code potentially leading to remote control and unauthorized access to sensitive user data via the exploit_combined.dylib component on MacOS.

This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-55504 since 12/06/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1548.002.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2024-52780). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Name

RAR Extractor

Version

6.4.0

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/06/2024 🔍
01/21/2025 +46 days 🔍
01/21/2025 +0 days 🔍
06/22/2025 +152 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-55504 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-55504
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-292776
EUVD: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 01/21/2025 22:27
Updated: 06/22/2025 21:50
Changes: 01/21/2025 22:27 (51), 06/22/2025 21:50 (1)
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