#VU32924 Path traversal in ark - CVE-2020-16116

Vulnerability identifier: #VU32924

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16116

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ark
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: KDE.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the archive. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted archive, trick the victim into extracting files from it and overwrite arbitrary files on the system with privileges of the current user.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ark: 20.03.80 - 20.07.80

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External links
https://kde.org/info/security/advisory-20200730-1.txt

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.