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CVE-2007-0855 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2007-0855: Stack-based buffer overflow in RARLabs Unrar, as packaged in WinRAR and possibly other products, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted, password-protected archive.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 6 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2007-0855 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • rar→ fixed in1:3.7b1-1urgency: high
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y rar
  • unrar-nonfree→ fixed in1:3.7.3-1urgency: high
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y unrar-nonfree

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • rar→ fixed in1:3.7b1-1urgency: high
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y rar
  • unrar-nonfree→ fixed in1:3.7.3-1urgency: high
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y unrar-nonfree

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • rar→ fixed in1:3.7b1-1urgency: high
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y rar
  • unrar-nonfree→ fixed in1:3.7.3-1urgency: high
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y unrar-nonfree
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