Gentoo GLSA-202010-06 Normal: Ark Arbitrary Code Execution Issue
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October 20, 2020
Ark was found to allow arbitrary file overwrite, possibly allowing arbitrary code execution.
Summary
It was discovered that Ark incorrectly handled symbolic links in tar archive files.
Topics Covered
Resolution
All KDE Ark users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=kde-apps/ark-20.04.3-r2"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2020-24654 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-24654
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202010-06
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Concerns
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.
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Severity: Normal
Title: Ark: Arbitrary code execution
Date: October 20, 2020
Bugs: #743959
ID: 202010-06
Topics Covered
Background
Ark is a graphical file compression/decompression utility with support
for multiple formats.
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Affected Packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 kde-apps/ark < 20.04.3-r2 >= 20.04.3-r2
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
There is no known workaround at this time.
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