CVE-2017-5330
CVE-2017-5330 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kde Ark with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Kde Ark
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
ark before 16.12.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an executable in an archive, related to associated applications.
Frequently asked questions
- What is 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.
- How severe is CVE-2017-5330?
- CVE-2017-5330 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-5330 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-5330?
- CVE-2017-5330 primarily affects Kde Ark. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-5330?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-5330 published?
- CVE-2017-5330 was published on 2017-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/10/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95349
- https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=374572
- https://cgit.kde.org/ark.git/commit/?id=82fdfd24d46966a117fa625b68784735a40f9065
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/NIMZUCG6IQR5S65IVQOXQFQV7TMVSYAT/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-69
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:ark:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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