CVE-2024-21649: Remote code execution

Published Jan 30, 2024
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Updated

Impact Authenticated users could inject code into algorithm environment variables

Workarounds No

Other sources

The vantage6 technology enables to manage and deploy privacy enhancing technologies like Federated Learning (FL) and Multi-Party Computation (MPC). Prior to 4.2.0, authenticated users could inject code into algorithm environment variables, resulting in remote code execution. This vulnerability is patched in 4.2.0.

NVD

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
pip/vantage6<4.2.0
4.2.0
Vantage6 Vantage6<4.2.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade pip/vantage6 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.2.0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade vantage6 technology to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.2.0

Event History

Jan 30, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:33 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·08:56 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21649?

CVE-2024-21649 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for code injection by authenticated users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-21649?

To fix CVE-2024-21649, upgrade to version 4.2.0 or later of the vantage6 software.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-21649?

CVE-2024-21649 affects all users of the vantage6 software prior to version 4.2.0.

4

What kind of attack can CVE-2024-21649 enable?

CVE-2024-21649 can enable authenticated users to inject malicious code into algorithm environment variables.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-21649?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-21649, so upgrading is essential.

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