ark: In KDE Ark before 20.08.1, a crafted TAR archive with symlinks can install files outside the extraction directory, as...
CVE-2020-24654 is fixed in ark on 1 platform, first by ark 4:17.12.3-0ubuntu1.2, released August 31, 2020. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.
In KDE Ark before 20.08.1, a crafted TAR archive with symlinks can install files outside the extraction directory, as demonstrated by a write operation to a user's home directory.
Where it's fixed
| Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | |||
| ark · Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 4:17.12.3-0ubuntu1.2 | ark 4:17.12.3-0ubuntu1.2 | Aug 31, 2020 |
| ark · Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 4:19.12.3-0ubuntu1.2 | ark 4:19.12.3-0ubuntu1.2 | Aug 31, 2020 |
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