CVE-2020-24654
LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 1.50%
Last modified
CVE-2020-24654 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Ark | < 20.08.1 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 20.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1175857Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/KDE/ark/commit/8bf8c5ef07b0ac5e914d752681e470dea403a5bdPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://kde.org/info/security/advisory-20200827-1.txtVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00026.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202010-06Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-06Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4482-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4759Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1175857Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/KDE/ark/commit/8bf8c5ef07b0ac5e914d752681e470dea403a5bdPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://kde.org/info/security/advisory-20200827-1.txtVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00026.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202010-06Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-06Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4482-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4759Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-24654?
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.
How severe is CVE-2020-24654?
CVE-2020-24654 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24654?
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.
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