What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-16116?

CVE-2020-16116 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-16116?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-16116. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Ark CVE-2020-16116

LOW

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2020-08-03 cve@mitre.org

Path Traversal Ark Debian Linux Fedora Leap Ubuntu Linux

3.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

3.3 LOW

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 03, 2020 - 20:15 nvd

LOW 3.3

DescriptionNVD

In kerfuffle/jobs.cpp in KDE Ark before 20.08.0, a crafted archive can install files outside the extraction directory via ../ directory traversal.

AnalysisAI

In kerfuffle/jobs.cpp in KDE Ark before 20.08.0, a crafted archive can install files outside the extraction directory via ../ directory traversal. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.3), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Path Traversal vulnerability could allow attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. In kerfuffle/jobs.cpp in KDE Ark before 20.08.0, a crafted archive can install files outside the extraction directory via ../ directory traversal. Affected products include: Kde Ark, Debian Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora, Opensuse Leap, Canonical Ubuntu Linux. Version information: before 20.08.0.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.