CVE-2021-28953 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary binaries when a user opens a crafted repository using the C/C++ Advanced Lint extension.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-28953?
CVE-2021-28953 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Mar 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The unofficial C/C++ Advanced Lint extension before 1.9.0 for Visual Studio Code allows attackers to execute arbitrary binaries if the user opens a crafted repository.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-28953?
It affects 1 product.
Products include C\/C\+\+ Advanced Lint Project C\/C\+\+ Advanced Lint.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28953?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-28953 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-2021-28953 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-28953 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fh5c-8rjm-jxc2.