News Alleged 7-Zip arbitrary code execution exploit leaked to Twitter — the 7-Zip author claims this exploit not only isn't real but was generated by AI

[Admin]

An alleged 7-Zip Arbitrary Code Execution exploit gets leaked to Twitter.

Alleged 7-Zip arbitrary code execution exploit leaked to Twitter — the 7-Zip author claims this exploit not only isn't real but was generated by AI : Read more

 

[hotaru251]

I wonder why people would actually make a fake claim like this against one of the more popular open source programs especially when the creator is active :|

 

[USAFRet]

I wonder why people would actually make a fake claim like this against one of the more popular open source programs especially when the creator is active :|

Some people just like to screw with things, hidden behind the supposed anonymity of the interwebs.

 

[ex_bubblehead]

The first clue that the claim is bogus is that the person claiming to have found the exploit claims to be an NSA employee. No legitimate employee of any of the 3 letter agencies would ever make such a claim publicly (and are most likely prohibited from doing so as part of their employment agreement) This was a nothing burger from the beginning.

 

[rgd1101]

not news

Open source projects drown in bad bug reports penned by AI

Python security developer-in-residence decries use of bots that 'cannot understand code'

www.theregister.com

 

[derekullo]

Even if it were true dont just throw it away on twitter.

Get that bounty !

 

[jg.millirem]

Just because the code comment is bogus doesn’t mean the exploit isn’t real. Could be another layer of deception.

 

[tamalero]

Some people just like to screw with things, hidden behind the supposed anonymity of the interwebs.

plot twist.
It was a Winrar executive XD

 

[Amdlova]

I aways use the free version of winrar...
7 zip for me only if I need use it.
It's too free to me lol

 

[P.Amini]

So WTF is this FAKE NEWS THEN???

 

[USAFRet]

So WTF is this FAKE NEWS THEN???

It is helpful to know that not all reports like this on social media are valid.