Vulnerability Description
libarchiveplugin.cpp in KDE ark before 24.12.0 can extract to an absolute path from an archive.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/KDE/ark/commit/fe518d81b338941e0bf1c5ce5e75a9ab6de4bb58
- https://github.com/KDE/ark/compare/v24.11.90...v24.12.0
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/02/msg00007.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-57966?
CVE-2024-57966 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). libarchiveplugin.cpp in KDE ark before 24.12.0 can extract to an absolute path from an archive.
How severe is CVE-2024-57966?
CVE-2024-57966 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-57966?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.