Bug in VB ?? Restrict .exe file uploads ?
 

I have tried to rename a .exe file to .jpg and uploaded to my server
I am able to upload that file.

but on vb.org it doesnt works.

I want to adopt the same system, please tell me what and how to fix

Thank you.

We don't allow attachments with the extension exe here at vBulletin.org?

Dean I did not upload the .exe file I renamed the .exe file to .jpg but still the upload was denied.

I want to have same thing on my forums.

May I ask why are trying to upload an exe file as a jpg in the first place?

i was testing... this on some of my other sites (non-vb related) and hit this thing,
tried the same on my board and i was able to upload a renamed .exe to .jpg file

trying same on vb.org - It did not allowed.
Hence, i wanna implement same on my vb site and would also like to know the trick behind this

:)

Whats the error message you recive when you try it?

we are using the vb3 standart attachment system, so it may be just because of a thumbnail setting or something like.
At least i know i have not coded an exe file filter into vb.org ^^

Well i got my Apache.exe file and renamed it to Apache.gif and got this message.

Upload Errors
Apache.gif:
Not a valid image.

So if your running the latest vB then you have nothing to worry about.

So why such a angry faced icon then? ^^

Opps, im using FireFox and normal hit tab enter. In firefox it goes to the Icons. :p

I am using vb 3.0.3 but on renaming any .exe file to .jpg or .gif i dont get that
Not a Valid Image Error

Any Ideaz !! ?

have you enabled the thumbnails?

i assume that's the jumping point ^^

yes thumbnails are enabled.

hmm, i have no idea then.

you may have to ask over at vb.com, all i can say is that i haven't hacked that section :)

maybe because the .exe isnt an image, even when replaced with a different extension? so when the server reads it finds out it isnt an image it gives you that error?

I am sure .exe file is not an image but still gets uploaded though obviously it does not generates the thumbnail

but the question was, how was the .exe file getting uploaded :S
thank You for ur time :)