SB2017011345 - Arch Linux update for ark
Published: January 13, 2017 Updated: May 3, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017011345
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5330)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
ark before 16.12.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an executable in an archive, related to associated applications.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.