[ GLSA 202101-06 ] Ark

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Ark: Symlink vulnerability (GLSA 202101-06)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: 2021-01-11
Bug(s): #743959
ID: 202101-06

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: kde-apps/ark
Vulnerable: < 20.04.3-r2
Unaffected: >= 20.04.3-r2
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

KDE Ark did not fully verify symlinks contained within tar archives.

Impact

A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted tar
archive using KDE 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.

Resolution

All KDE Ark users should upgrade to the latest version: