discussion security vulnerability has been discovered in 7-Zip

[jkj34]

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[DH1087]

Does anti virus software capture the vulnerability?

 

[jkj34]

Does anti virus software capture the vulnerability?

Maybe after the fact but its using a trusted program

Best to just update

 

[Impregnocon]

oh thats what i did when i heard of this

 

[kama77]

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Wow. Thank you.

 

[temporary4545]

Thanks for the headsup, this is very concerning because 7zip is otherwise the best compressor/decompressor out there.

 

[jkj34]

Thanks for the headsup, this is very concerning because 7zip is otherwise the best compressor/decompressor out there.

Its also used alot by pirates .7z is another format on the hit list of big corporations trying to stop piracy by throwing millions at shutting down sites and programs like emulators while giving 0 ways to legally watch shows or download software outside usa.

Even pc games are being locked by country/states heck majority streaming apps are locked to usa only.

I do not have proof a big corp was involved in this software attack but its convenient as they tossed out millions that killed alot of streaming sites/img sites then this.

 

[Monseigneur]

Every day, a new vulnerability is discovered in some program. You'll go crazy if you start monitoring all the vulnerabilities.

 

[LewisCarroll]

Every day, a new vulnerability is discovered in some program. You'll go crazy if you start monitoring all the vulnerabilities.

True. It goes for most complex systems. Viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites and prions often evolve (or change through a similar process). We must remain diligent. I'm learning Python which isn't a low level language, but damn C/C++/C# programmers have a tough job.

 

[Monseigneur]

True. It goes for most complex systems. Viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites and prions often evolve (or change through a similar process). We must remain diligent. I'm learning Python which isn't a low level language, but damn C/C++/C# programmers have a tough job.

My first language is C#. My second language is Java. I'll say for myself that C# is a great language. I still write programs on it for myself. Much better than, for example, ugly Lua.