7-Zip Slip-Up: Hackers Bypass Windows Security in a Zip!

A bug in 7-Zip lets attackers bypass Windows’ Mark of the Web and execute code, turning your computer from fortress to funhouse. This vulnerability, CVE-2025-0411, was patched in version 24.09, so update faster than a hacker on free Wi-Fi!

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Published: January 22, 2025 8:48 amAdded: January 22, 2025 at 1:16 amAssembled by: The Editor
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Hot Take:

Looks like 7-Zip just found a way to unzip its way into cybersecurity chaos! Who knew file extraction could be so extractive of our peace of mind? Time to zip up those vulnerabilities, 7-Zip!

Key Points:

  • A vulnerability in 7-Zip allows bypassing the Windows Mark of the Web (MotW) security feature.
  • Known as CVE-2025-0411, the bug enables execution of arbitrary code by mishandling archived files.
  • Exploitation requires user interaction, like visiting a malicious page or opening a dodgy file.
  • The flaw was patched in version 24.09 of 7-Zip.
  • Users are urged to update to the latest version to secure their systems.

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