SB2020090122 - Remote code execution in Slack desktop application
Published: September 1, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020090122
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Code Injection (CVE-ID: N/A)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing input passed to the application. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, share a specially crafted post with the victim, trick the victim into clicking on a link or image and execute arbitrary code on the system with privilege of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.