Vulnerability identifier: #VU92219

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Dropbox Desktop
Client/Desktop applications / File managers, FTP clients

Vendor: Dropbox

Description

The 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.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Dropbox Desktop: All versions

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External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-677/

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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.