Infinite.zip

The most infamous example, 42.zip , is a 42-kilobyte file that, when fully extracted, expands to 4.5 petabytes (

Here is a deep report on its mechanics, purpose, and mitigation: 1. What is it? Infinite.zip

Modern antivirus software and archiving tools (like 7-Zip) often limit the number of nested levels they will scan or extract to avoid this type of attack. The most infamous example, 42

"Infinite.zip"—often referred to in technical circles as a type of or decompression bomb (such as the famous 42.zip )—is a maliciously crafted archive file designed to crash, freeze, or overwhelm the storage capacity of any system that attempts to unpack it. "Infinite

Do not extract unknown or unexpectedly small zip files from untrusted sources. zip and recursive zip bombs ? 42.zip (2004) - Hacker News