Remote code execution in Dropbox Desktop
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | NO |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-5924 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-254 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Dropbox Desktop Client/Desktop applications / File managers, FTP clients |
| Vendor | Dropbox |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Security features bypass
EUVDB-ID: #VU92219
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5924
CWE-ID:
CWE-254 - Security Features
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected application does not apply the Mark-of-the-Web to the local files when syncing files from a shared folder belonging to an untrusted account. A remote attacker can bypass the Mark-of-the-Web protection mechanism and execute arbitrary code on the system.
MitigationCybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versionsDropbox Desktop: All versions
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-677/
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.
