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> Technical Note: This file, pocorgtfo16.pdf, is a polyglot that is valid as a PDF document, a ZIP archive, and a Bash script that runs a Python webserver which

> Technical Note: This file, pocorgtfo16.pdf, is a polyglot that is valid as a PDF document, a ZIP archive, and a Bash script that runs a Python webserver which hosts Kaitai Struct’s WebIDE which, allowing you to view the file’s own annotated bytes. Ain’t that nifty? Is this true or a joke?

gonzoflip 9y ago
I have not ran it yet, but historically these statements that they make are true.
- ronjouch 9y ago
  It's true. Couldn't open as ZIP, though, GNOME's Archive Manager refuses it.
  - christoph 9y ago
    Same issue in OSX with a couple of Unzip tools. Old fashioned unzip in terminal worked perfectly though.
aestetix 9y ago
Confirmed all three work. This issue is absolutely awesome.
BrainInAJar 9y ago
it's true, Ange is a wizard with the PDF format. Always weird crap in there
rmetzler 9y ago
PoC||GTFO has released multiple issues with polyglot data files (mostly PDF and ZIP). I just realized that - in order to circumvent the slow hosting server - the authors could have put it into a Docker image.
mmjaa 9y ago
The polyglot'al nature of PoC||GTFO is one of the very reasons to read this fine periodical, indeed. If you have not acquainted yourself with this aspect of literature, you most certainly have a wonderful adventure ahead of you - I suggest starting with issue #1, and moving forward with as much haste as can be mustered - put it all in a VM if you must - but for sure, inspecting the nature of polyglot publishing can lead to some wonderful, wonderful adventures ..