Code injection in Nextcloud Desktop Client for macOS



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-37885
CWE-ID CWE-94
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 desktop
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor Nextcloud

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU92185

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-37885

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when starting the client with DYLD_INSERT_LIBRARIES set in the enviroment. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

desktop: 3.0.0 - 3.11.2

CPE2.3 External links

https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-4mf7-v63m-99p7
https://github.com/nextcloud/desktop/pull/6378
https://hackerone.com/reports/2307625


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged 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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