Scam Alert

WinRAR Has Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, Cryptocurrency Users Beware

Key Points:

  • According to a SlowMist researcher, WinRAR has a remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2023-40477), and an attacker could lure the target to visit a malicious page.
  • After the user executes it, the hacker can take control of your computer, crypto users need to pay attention to upgrade.
  • WinRAR is decompression software, one of the necessary software when installed on the computer.
23pds, chief information security officer of SlowMist, said on the X platform that WinRAR has a remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2023-40477) and that an attacker could coax a target to visit a malicious or simply open malicious files or more.

WinRAR can create and decompress archives in various compression formats (RAR, ZIP, CAB, ARJ, LZH, TAR, GZip, UUE, ISO, BZIP2, Z, and 7-Zip). The large user base of this software further emphasizes this threat.

CVE-2023-40477 is a remote code execution vulnerability that could allow remote threat actors to execute arbitrary code on an affected WinRAR installation.

Taking advantage of this vulnerability to execute code when the user executes can allow hackers to take control of the computer; cryptocurrency users need to pay attention to upgrade. At the same time, note that the so-called “WinRAR vulnerability detector” is also a malicious phishing scheme and pays attention to financial risks.

However, this vulnerability is not considered too serious. The main reason for this is that mining requires user interaction. Therefore, users need to be vigilant against downloading and opening RAR files containing mines sent via email or other means.

DISCLAIMER: The information on this website is provided as general market commentary and does not constitute investment advice. We encourage you to do your own research before investing.

Victor

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