Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-23156: 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-CAN-23156?

    The severity of ZDI-CAN-23156 is classified as high due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass security protections.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-23156?

    To fix ZDI-CAN-23156, update your RARLAB WinRAR to the latest version as released by the vendor.

  • What systems are affected by ZDI-CAN-23156?

    ZDI-CAN-23156 affects installations of RARLAB WinRAR, specifically those versions that have not been updated with the latest patches.

  • What type of attack does ZDI-CAN-23156 facilitate?

    ZDI-CAN-23156 facilitates a remote attack that enables bypassing the Mark-Of-The-Web protection mechanism.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-23156?

    Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-23156 as the target must perform a specific action on a malicious page.

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