7zip vulnerability opens up the program to arbitrary code execution

[WYP]

A newly discovered 7zip vulnerability has opened up the program to arbitrary code execution.



Read more about the 7zip vulnerability which can open up the program to arbitrary code execution.

 

[TheF34RChannel]

That's me happy having purchased a WinRAR license. But yeah thanks for the post as I know many use it.

 

[NeverBackDown]

So does the link in the article for the newest update include a patch for this?

 

[WYP]

So does the link in the article for the newest update include a patch for this?

Yes, version 18.05 or newer contains fixes for the exploit. All you need to do is uninstall the old version and install the latest version.

 

[NeverBackDown]

Thanks bud was just making sure

 

[Greenback]

I've used winrar for so long now I forgot others exist

 

[TheF34RChannel]

So many different vulnerabilities everywhere these days. Sometimes I miss using a type writer - my dad would bring one from work so I could type my elementary school papers. Those were the days!