Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-24-357: RARLAB WinRAR Mark-Of-The-Web Bypass Vulnerability

First published: Mon Apr 01 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass the Mark-Of-The-Web protection mechanism on affected installations of RARLAB WinRAR. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must perform a specific action on a malicious page. The specific flaw exists within the archive extraction functionality. A crafted archive entry can cause the creation of an arbitrary file without the Mark-Of-The-Web. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WinRAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-24-357?

    The severity of ZDI-24-357 is considered medium due to the potential for remote attackers to bypass security mechanisms.

  • How do I fix ZDI-24-357?

    To fix ZDI-24-357, users should update their RARLAB WinRAR to the latest version available from the official site.

  • What are the potential impacts of ZDI-24-357?

    The potential impacts of ZDI-24-357 include unauthorized access to files and data due to bypassed security protections.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-24-357?

    ZDI-24-357 affects installations of RARLAB WinRAR that have not been updated to address this vulnerability.

  • What steps should users take to protect against ZDI-24-357?

    Users should exercise caution when interacting with unfamiliar web pages and ensure their WinRAR software is updated.

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