Remote code execution in libdnf

1) Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature

EUVDB-ID: #VU54480

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3445

CWE-ID: CWE-347 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient verification of cryptographic signature in libdnf. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted RPM package with altered header information, trick the victim into installing it and compromise the affected system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

libdnf: 0.7.0 - 0.60.0

External links

http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/G4NL7TNWAHJ6JVRABQUPWHKKCTHUZMNF/
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1932079
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DPMFGGQ5T6WVFTFX3OKMVTTM5O4EXWZR/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.