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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202008-03
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Severity: Normal
Title: Ark: Arbitrary code execution
Date: August 08, 2020
Bugs: #734622
ID: 202008-03
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Synopsis
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Ark was found to allow arbitrary file overwrite, possibly allowing
arbitrary code execution.
Background
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Ark is a graphical file compression/decompression utility with support
for multiple formats.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 kde-apps/ark < 20.04.3-r1 >= 20.04.3-r1
Description
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A maliciously crafted archive with "../" in the file path(s) could
install files anywhere in the user's home directory upon extraction.
Impact
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A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted
archive using Ark, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code
with the privileges of the process or a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
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Avoid opening untrusted archives.
Resolution
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All Ark users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=kde-apps/ark-20.04.3-r1"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2020-16116
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-16116
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-03
Concerns?
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Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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Copyright 2020 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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