CVE-2025-11579
DoS via Out Of Memory Crash
Description
github.com/nwaples/rardecode versions <=2.1.1 fail to restrict the dictionary size when reading large RAR dictionary sizes, which allows an attacker to provide a specially crafted RAR file and cause Denial of Service via an Out Of Memory Crash.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 10, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 14, 2025, 7:37 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-11579
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 9302f53e-dde5-4bf3-b2f2-a83f91ac0eee | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update rardecode to a patched version.
- Ensure RAR files have restricted dictionary sizes.
- Monitor system for memory usage.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-11579 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-11579.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/nwaples/rardecode/commit/52fb4e825c936636f251f7e7deded39ab11df9a9 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-11579 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-11579
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 10, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description github.com/nwaples/rardecode versions <=2.1.1 fail to restrict the dictionary size when reading large RAR dictionary sizes, which allows an attacker to provide a specially crafted RAR file and cause Denial of Service via an Out Of Memory Crash. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CWE CWE-789 Added Reference https://github.com/nwaples/rardecode/commit/52fb4e825c936636f251f7e7deded39ab11df9a9