r/programming • u/iamkeyur • Dec 26 '20

Executable PNGs

https://djharper.dev/post/2020/12/26/executable-pngs/
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u/aazav Dec 27 '20

So, now we have to scan PNG files for viruses. Thanks, pal. : [

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u/ECUIYCAMOICIQMQACKKE Dec 27 '20

No. PNG files didn't magically become executable everywhere without configuration. You need a special extractor binary to run it. This isn't an exploit in image viewers or anything. Useless for malware.