Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Ark 4.7.x and earlier allows remote attackers to delete and force the display of arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in a zip file.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Ark | <= 2.17 |
| Kde | Kde Sc | <= 4.7.4 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-03/msg00002.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/105610/Ark-2.16-Directory-Traversal.htmlExploit
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2011/Oct/351
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1276-1
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=708268
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=725764Exploit
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-03/msg00002.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/105610/Ark-2.16-Directory-Traversal.htmlExploit
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2011/Oct/351
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1276-1
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=708268
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=725764Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2725?
CVE-2011-2725 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in Ark 4.7.x and earlier allows remote attackers to delete and force the display of arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in a zip file.
How severe is CVE-2011-2725?
CVE-2011-2725 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2725?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kde Ark, Kde Kde Sc, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Opensuse Opensuse.