Vulnerability identifier: #VU89063

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27322

CWE-ID: CWE-502

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
R programming language
Universal components / Libraries / Programming Languages & Components

Vendor: R Foundation

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

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

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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.