Description
ark before 16.12.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an executable in an archive, related to associated applications.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | ark | 4:16.08.3-2 | — |
| Debian 13 | ark | 4:16.08.3-2 | — |
| Debian 12 | ark | 4:16.08.3-2 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | ark | 4:15.12.3-0ubuntu1.1 | — |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSE Package Hub 12 SP1 | ark | 15.12.3-8.1 | openSUSE-SU-2017:0150-1, openSUSE-SU-2017:0140-1 |
Advisories 2
- openSUSE-SU-2017:0140-1 Security update for ark SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2017:0150-1 Security update for ark SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- GLSA-201701-69 vendor-advisory
- https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=374572
- https://cgit.kde.org/ark.git/commit/?id=82fdfd24d46966a117fa625b68784735a40f9065
- 95349 vdb-entry
- FEDORA-2017-77ab791c90 vendor-advisory
- [oss-security] 20170109 Re: ark vulnerability: need CVE mailing-list