CVE-2019-4000 Code injection in Druva inSync Mac OS Client

High 7.8 Published Updated

A local authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary Python code with root privileges in the Druva inSync Mac OS Client.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-4000?

CVE-2019-4000 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Druva inSync Mac OS Client, published on 25 Feb 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper neutralization of directives in dynamically evaluated code in Druva inSync Mac OS Client 6.5.0 allows a local, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary Python expressions with root privileges.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-4000?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Druva Insync.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4000?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-4000 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2019-4000 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-4000 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pwwh-9mwx-42h3.

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