CVE-2022-48579

Summary

CVE-2022-48579 is a vulnerability affecting UnRAR before version 6.2.3. Hackers can exploit this issue by creating symlink chains during the extraction process, allowing files to be extracted to unintended directories outside of the designated destination folder. This poses a risk for unauthorized access or data leakage if sensitive files are involved. Users are advised to update to the latest version of UnRAR to mitigate this vulnerability.

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