# CVE-2024-33899: rar: RARLAB WinRAR before 7.00, on Linux and UNIX platforms, allows attackers to spoof the screen output, or cause a denia...

CVE-2024-33899 is fixed in 5 products on 1 platform, first by libunrar-headers 1:6.1.5-1ubuntu0.1, released April 28, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-33899
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.1 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0082
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 28, 2024

## Description

RARLAB WinRAR before 7.00, on Linux and UNIX platforms, allows attackers to spoof the screen output, or cause a denial of service, via ANSI escape sequences.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libunrar-headers Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1:6.1.5-1ubuntu0.1 | [libunrar-headers 1:6.1.5-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-libunrar-headers-1-6.1.5-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Apr 28, 2024 |
| Linux | libunrar5 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1:5.6.6-2ubuntu0.1 | [libunrar5 1:5.6.6-2ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libunrar5-1-5.6.6-2ubuntu0.1.md) | Apr 28, 2024 |
| Linux | libunrar5 Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1:6.1.5-1ubuntu0.1 | [libunrar5 1:6.1.5-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-libunrar5-1-6.1.5-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Apr 28, 2024 |
| Linux | rar Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 2:7.01-1~deb12u1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-33899](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-33899.md) | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Linux | rar Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 2:7.00-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-33899](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-33899.md) | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Linux | rar Debian 14 | 2:7.00-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-33899](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-33899.md) | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Linux | unrar Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1:5.6.6-2ubuntu0.1 | [unrar 1:5.6.6-2ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-unrar-1-5.6.6-2ubuntu0.1.md) | Apr 28, 2024 |
| Linux | unrar Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1:6.1.5-1ubuntu0.1 | [unrar 1:6.1.5-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-unrar-1-6.1.5-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Apr 28, 2024 |
| Linux | unrar-nonfree Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 1:7.0.3-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-33899](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-33899.md) | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Linux | unrar-nonfree Debian 14 | 1:7.0.3-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-33899](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-33899.md) | Apr 29, 2024 |

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