CVE-2017-5330

Name: CVE-2017-5330
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-27T15:59:00.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5330 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ark before 16.12.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an executable in an archive, related to associated applications.. EPSS estimates a 3.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ark before 16.12.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an executable in an archive, related to associated applications.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.12%

86.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fedoraproject	Fedora	25
Kde	Ark	<= 16.12

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/10/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95349Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=374572Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cgit.kde.org/ark.git/commit/?id=82fdfd24d46966a117fa625b68784735a40f9065Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/NIMZUCG6IQR5S65IVQOXQFQV7TMVSYAT/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-69Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/10/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95349Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=374572Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cgit.kde.org/ark.git/commit/?id=82fdfd24d46966a117fa625b68784735a40f9065Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/NIMZUCG6IQR5S65IVQOXQFQV7TMVSYAT/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-69Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5330?

ark before 16.12.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an executable in an archive, related to associated applications.

How severe is CVE-2017-5330?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5330 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5330?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-5330?

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Source: NVD / NIST