Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2024-24576 |
CWE-ID | CWE-78 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Rust Programming Language Universal components / Libraries / Programming Languages & Components |
Vendor | Rust Team |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU88366
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-24576
CWE-ID:
CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of arguments passed to the std::process::Command when invoking batch files (with the bat and cmd extensions) on Windows using the Command API. A remote attacker can trick the victim to run a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsRust Programming Language: 1.0.0 - 1.77.1
External linkshttp://github.com/rust-lang/rust/security/advisories/GHSA-q455-m56c-85mh
http://github.com/rust-lang/rust/releases/tag/1.77.2
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.