: CVE-2023-38831 affecting WinRAR versions prior to 6.23.

: Logic flaw in how WinRAR processes ZIP/RAR archives containing files and folders with the same name.

: Consider using open-source alternatives like 7-Zip , which was not affected by this specific logic flaw.

: When a user attempts to open a benign-looking file (e.g., a .jpg or .pdf ) within the archive, the application inadvertently executes a malicious script or executable located in a folder of the same name. Archive Contents

The file is a publicly available exploit package hosted on Exploit-DB , specifically designed to demonstrate a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in WinRAR (CVE-2023-38831) . Technical Report: 52948.rar Analysis

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: CVE-2023-38831 affecting WinRAR versions prior to 6.23.

: Logic flaw in how WinRAR processes ZIP/RAR archives containing files and folders with the same name. 52948.rar

: Consider using open-source alternatives like 7-Zip , which was not affected by this specific logic flaw. : CVE-2023-38831 affecting WinRAR versions prior to 6

: When a user attempts to open a benign-looking file (e.g., a .jpg or .pdf ) within the archive, the application inadvertently executes a malicious script or executable located in a folder of the same name. Archive Contents 52948.rar

The file is a publicly available exploit package hosted on Exploit-DB , specifically designed to demonstrate a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in WinRAR (CVE-2023-38831) . Technical Report: 52948.rar Analysis

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