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Gentoo: GLSA-202008-03 Normal: Ark Arbitrary File Overwrite Risk

Ark was found to allow arbitrary file overwrite, possibly allowing arbitrary code execution.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202008-03 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: Ark: Arbitrary code execution Date: August 08, 2020 Bugs: #734622 ID: 202008-03 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======= Ark was found to allow arbitrary file overwrite, possibly allowing arbitrary code execution. Background ========= Ark is a graphical file compression/decompression utility with support for multiple formats. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 kde-apps/ark < 20.04.3-r1 > = 20.04.3-r1 Description ========== A maliciously crafted archive with "../" in the file path(s) could install files anywhere in the user's home directory upon extraction. Impact ===== 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 ========= Avoid opening untrusted archives. Resolution ========= All Ark users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =kde-apps/ark-20.04.3-r1" References ========= [ 1 ] CVE-2020-16116 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-16116 Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-03 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org. License ====== 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/ . Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 202108-04 highlights a vulnerability in KDiskFree. Users are urged to update their systems promptly.. ark security, gentoo linux advisory, arbitrary execution risk, file overwrite issue, upgrade ark version. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

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Gentoo: 202310-15 Urgent: ntpd Denial of Service Vulnerability

arpwatch is vulnerable to the escalation of privileges.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201607-16 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: High Title: arpwatch: Privilege escalation Date: July 20, 2016 Bugs: #419375 ID: 201607-16 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======= arpwatch is vulnerable to the escalation of privileges. Background ========= The ethernet monitor program; for keeping track of ethernet/ip address pairings. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 net-analyzer/arpwatch < 2.1.15-r8 > = 2.1.15-r8 Description ========== Arpwatch does not properly drop supplementary groups. Impact ===== Attackers, if able to exploit arpwatch, could escalate privileges outside of the running process. Workaround ========= There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========= All arpwatch users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask -v --oneshot "> =net-analyzer/arpwatch-2.1.15-r8" References ========= [ 1 ] CVE-2012-2653 http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2012-2653 Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-16 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. oralternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org. License ====== Copyright 2016 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/ . The arpwatch tool in Gentoo contains a critical vulnerability risking privilege escalation. Users must update their software to maintain system security. Find out more here. arpwatch Update,Gentoo Security Advisory,Privilege Escalation Threat. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

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