Remote code execution in Microsoft NuGet Client

1) Race condition

EUVDB-ID: #VU77278

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29337

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in NuGet Client. A remote user can exploit the race and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NuGet: 6.0.4 - 6.6.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:nuget:6.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:nuget:6.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:nuget:6.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-29337

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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