Screen Spoofing Vulnerability in RARLAB WinRAR

CVE-2024-36052

Summary

RARLAB WinRAR versions prior to 7.00 for Windows are affected by a vulnerability that enables attackers to manipulate the screen output, allowing potential deceptive displays through the use of ANSI escape sequences. This presents a significant risk to user security and can lead to the exploitation of sensitive information, as the altered output may mislead users into trusting malicious prompts or information. It is crucial for users to apply updates or patches offered by RARLAB to protect against such threats.

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