CVE-2018-25218: PassFab RAR Password Recovery 9.3.2 contains a structured exception handler (SEH) buffer overflow vulnerabilit

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-25218?

rar password recovery: upgrade to newer than 9.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-25218 being exploited?

CVE-2018-25218 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-25218 affect?

CVE-2018-25218 affects rar password recovery. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). PassFab RAR Password Recovery 9.3.2 contains a structured exception handler (SEH) buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a malicious payload. Attackers can craft a payload with a buf

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-25218?

Priority 38/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 8.4UPGRADE

CVE-2018-25218 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting rar password recovery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PassFab RAR Password Recovery 9.3.2 contains a structured exception handler (SEH) buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a malicious payload. Attackers can craft a payload with a buffer overflow, NSEH jump, and shellcode, then paste it into the 'Licensed E-mail and Registration Code' field during registration to trigger code execution.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2026-03-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: passfab

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-26 14:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

passfab rar password recovery UPGRADE

Affected: <= 9.3.2

Fixed in: newer than 9.3.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rar-password-recovery || rpm -q rar-password-recovery || rar-password-recovery --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade rar-password-recovery

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade rar-password-recovery

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-25218?

rar password recovery: upgrade to newer than 9.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-25218 being exploited?

CVE-2018-25218 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-2018-25218 affect?

CVE-2018-25218 affects rar password recovery. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). PassFab RAR Password Recovery 9.3.2 contains a structured exception handler (SEH) buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a malicious payload. Attackers can craft a payload with a buf

How urgent is CVE-2018-25218?

Priority 38/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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