File: Rescuing_you_in_the_infinite_loop.rar ... Info

: To prevent disk overflow, the script deleted the previous layer after successful extraction. Phase 3: The Final Layer

The objective was to extract a hidden flag from a recursively compressed archive. The file presented a "Zip Bomb" style structure where each extracted layer contained another password-protected or obfuscated archive, requiring automated extraction to reach the final payload. Phase 1: Initial Analysis : RAR Archive.

: A while loop was used to check for the existence of a compressed file in the current directory. File: Rescuing_You_in_the_Infinite_Loop.rar ...

This write-up covers the challenges and solutions for the capture-the-flag (CTF) task involving the file . Challenge Overview

: The sheer number of layers (100+) made manual extraction impossible. : To prevent disk overflow, the script deleted

Any or tools you used (e.g., John the Ripper, Python). The actual flag you discovered.

: Some layers utilized simple password protection or varying compression formats (ZIP, RAR, 7z). Phase 2: Automation Scripting Phase 1: Initial Analysis : RAR Archive

: The script attempted to use the filename of the current layer as the password for the next, a common trope in these challenges.