CVE-2023-2091 KylinSoft youker-assistant adjust_cpufreq_scaling_governer os command injection

High 7.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands via the adjust_cpufreq_scaling_governer function in KylinSoft youker-assistant on KylinOS.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-2091?

CVE-2023-2091 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in KylinSoft youker-assistant, published on 15 Apr 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in KylinSoft youker-assistant on KylinOS. Affected by this vulnerability is the function adjust_cpufreq_scaling_governer. The manipulation leads to os command injection. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.1.4.13 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-226099.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2091?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kylinos Youker-Assistant.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2091?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2023-2091 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-2091 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p68q-j5xf-h247, OESA-2024-1525, OESA-2024-1601, OESA-2024-1657.

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