USN-4332-2: File Roller vulnerability

Published Apr 27, 2020
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Updated

USN-4332-1 fixed vulnerabilities in File Roller. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Original advisory details: It was discovered that File Roller incorrectly handled symlinks. An attacker could possibly use this issue to expose sensitive information.

Affected Software

0 affected components

Event History

Feb 23, 2026
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·06:42 PM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:42 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this advisory?

The vulnerability ID of this advisory is USN-4332-2.

2

What is the title of this advisory?

The title of this advisory is 'USN-4332-2: File Roller vulnerability'.

3

What software is affected by this vulnerability?

The File Roller software with version 3.36.1-1ubuntu0.1 is affected.

4

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using symlinks to expose sensitive information.

5

How can I fix this vulnerability?

You can fix this vulnerability by updating File Roller to version 3.36.1-1ubuntu0.1 or later.

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