RCE in Kde Ark

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.

Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)

EPSS: 0.031 (86.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

  • cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Patch, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
  • cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA)
  • cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Patch, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5330?
CVE-2017-5330 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kde Ark, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-03-27.
How severe is CVE-2017-5330?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.