• [gentoo-announce] [ GLSA 202101-06 ] Ark: Symlink vulnerability

    From Sam James@21:1/5 to All on Mon Jan 11 10:20:01 2021
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    Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202101-06
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    Severity: Normal
    Title: Ark: Symlink vulnerability
    Date: January 11, 2021
    Bugs: #743959
    ID: 202101-06

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    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
    =================

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    Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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    1 kde-apps/ark < 20.04.3-r2 >= 20.04.3-r2

    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:

    # 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/202101-06

    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.

    License
    =======

    Copyright 2021 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


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    Severity: Normal
    Title: Ark: Symlink vulnerability
    Date: January 11, 2021
    Bugs: #743959
    ID: 202101-06

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    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 &lt; 20.04.3-r2 &gt;= 20.04.3-r2

    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:

    # emerge --sync
    # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "&gt;=kde-apps/ark-20.04.3-r2"

    References
    ==========

    [ 1 ] CVE-2020-24654
    <a href="https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-24654" class="">https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-24654</a>

    Availability
    ============

    This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
    the Gentoo Security Website:

    <a href="https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-06" class="">https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-06</a>

    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
    <a href="mailto:security@gentoo.org" class="">security@gentoo.org</a> or alternatively, you may file a bug at
    <a href="https://bugs.gentoo.org" class="">https://bugs.gentoo.org</a>.

    License
    =======

    Copyright 2021 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.

    <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5" class="">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5</a></pre><div class=""><br class=""></div></body></html>
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