CVE-2024-29864 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via command injection in exported executables within Distrobox containers.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2024-29864?

CVE-2024-29864 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Mar 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Distrobox before 1.7.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via command injection into exported executables.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-29864?

It affects 1 product.

Products include 89luca89 Distrobox.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29864?

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-2024-29864 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-29864 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-29864, GHSA-px53-89vh-3q6f, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-29864.

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