CVE-2017-11190: unrarlib.c in unrar-free 0.0.1, when _DEBUG_LOG mode is enabled, might allow remote attackers to cause a denia

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-11190 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting unrar-free. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

unrarlib.c in unrar-free 0.0.1, when _DEBUG_LOG mode is enabled, might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via an RAR archive containing a long filename.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2017-07-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rarzilla

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-07-12 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rarzilla unrar-free DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy unrar-free || rpm -q unrar-free || unrar-free --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison unrar-free sudo apt install unrar-free=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold unrar-free

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list unrar-free sudo dnf downgrade unrar-free-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add unrar-free

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-11190?

unrar-free: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-11190 being exploited?

CVE-2017-11190 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-11190 affect?

CVE-2017-11190 affects unrar-free. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). unrarlib.c in unrar-free 0.0.1, when _DEBUG_LOG mode is enabled, might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via an RAR archive cont

How urgent is CVE-2017-11190?

Priority 43/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2017-11189 MEDIUM 6.5 DOWNGRADE unrarlib.c in unrar-free 0.0.1 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer derefer

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