Vulnerability identifier: #VU88366

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-24576

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Rust Programming Language
Universal components / Libraries / Programming Languages & Components

Vendor: Rust Team

Description

The 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Rust Programming Language: 1.0.0 - 1.77.1

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External links
http://github.com/rust-lang/rust/security/advisories/GHSA-q455-m56c-85mh
http://github.com/rust-lang/rust/releases/tag/1.77.2

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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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.