SB2021020965 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Package Managers Configurations



SB2021020965 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Package Managers Configurations

Published: February 9, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021020965
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-24105)

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Package Managers Configurations. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.