#VU92185 Code Injection in desktop - CVE-2024-37885

Vulnerability identifier: #VU92185

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
desktop
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Nextcloud

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

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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

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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.