Debian update for freecad

Published: 2022-09-14

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2021-45844 CVE-2021-45845
CWE-ID	CWE-78
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	Debian Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system freecad (Debian package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component
Vendor	Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU67352

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-45844

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the ODA File Converter when processing file names. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted file to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update freecad package to version 0.19.1+dfsg1-2+deb11u1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

freecad (Debian package): before 0.19.1+dfsg1-2+deb11u1

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5229

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.

2) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU67353