CVE-2024-27322: Insecure Deserialization (CVSS 8.8)

Description

Deserialization of untrusted data can occur in the R statistical programming language, on any version starting at 1.4.0 up to and not including 4.4.0, enabling a maliciously crafted RDS (R Data Serialization) formatted file or R package to run arbitrary code on an end user’s system when interacted with.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data

References

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/29/3 https://hiddenlayer.com/research/r-bitrary-code-execution/ https://https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/238194 https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/7ZLV4OWXZIJ7EFBIWUZADUSHYJTFAQ4D/ https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/JVE5FDLFJGTAMOSJ6DREFAODEUBRFWSG/ https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/238194 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/29/3 https://hiddenlayer.com/research/r-bitrary-code-execution/ https://https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/238194 https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/7ZLV4OWXZIJ7EFBIWUZADUSHYJTFAQ4D/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27322? +

Deserialization of untrusted data can occur in the R statistical programming language, on any version starting at 1.4.0 up to and not including 4.4.0, enabling a maliciously crafted RDS (R Data Serialization) formatted file or R package to run arbitrary code on an end user’s system when interacted with. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-27322? +

CVE-2024-27322 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-27322? +

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