Remote code execution in R programming language

1) Deserialization of untrusted data

EUVDB-ID: #VU89063

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27322

CWE-ID: CWE-502 - Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted RDS (R Data Serialization) formatted file to the application 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

R programming language: 1.4.0 - 4.3.3

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:r_foundation:r:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:r_foundation:r:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:r_foundation:r:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://hiddenlayer.com/research/r-bitrary-code-execution/
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https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/238194
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/238194

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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.