No complex exploit was needed; the Windows Startup folder handled the execution.
When a user opens "22793.rar" (or similar ACE-based exploits): 22793.rar
WinRAR failed to properly sanitize these paths, allowing the file to be written outside the intended extraction folder. ⚠️ Security Implications No complex exploit was needed; the Windows Startup
The flaw existed in unacev2.dll , a third-party library WinRAR used to unpack files. Path Traversal: Attackers could bypass folder restrictions. No complex exploit was needed
This vulnerability allowed attackers to execute code remotely by simply having a user extract a specially crafted archive. 🛡️ The Vulnerability: CVE-2018-20250