Fedora
CVE-2017-5330
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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ark before 16.12.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an executable in an archive, related to associated applications.
AnalysisAI
ark before 16.12.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an executable in an archive, related to associated applications. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as OS Command Injection (CWE-78), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the host. ark before 16.12.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an executable in an archive, related to associated applications. Affected products include: Fedoraproject Fedora, Kde Ark. Version information: before 16.12.1.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Avoid passing user input to shell commands. Use language-specific APIs instead of shell execution. Apply strict input validation with allowlists.
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Same weakness CWE-78 – OS Command Injection
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