Remote code execution in Microsoft NuGet Client



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-29337
CWE-ID CWE-362
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 NuGet
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Race condition

EUVDB-ID: #VU77278

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

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 External links

https://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.



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