#VU103730 Path traversal in ark - CVE-2024-57966

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103730

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-57966

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 in libarchiveplugin.cpp. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted archive and install arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ark: 24.01.75 - 24.11.90

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External links
https://github.com/KDE/ark/commit/fe518d81b338941e0bf1c5ce5e75a9ab6de4bb58
https://github.com/KDE/ark/compare/v24.11.90...v24.12.0
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/02/msg00007.html

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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.