Vulnerability Description
In the Amazon AWS WorkSpaces client 3.0.10 through 3.1.8 on Windows, argument injection in the workspaces:// URI handler can lead to remote code execution because of the Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) --gpu-launcher argument. This is fixed in 3.1.9.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Aws Workspaces | >= 3.0.10, < 3.1.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces/latest/userguide/amazon-workspaces-windowVendor Advisory
- https://rhinosecuritylabs.com/aws/cve-2021-38112-aws-workspaces-rce/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces/latest/userguide/amazon-workspaces-windowVendor Advisory
- https://rhinosecuritylabs.com/aws/cve-2021-38112-aws-workspaces-rce/ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-38112?
CVE-2021-38112 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In the Amazon AWS WorkSpaces client 3.0.10 through 3.1.8 on Windows, argument injection in the workspaces:// URI handler can lead to remote code execution because of the Chromium Embedded Framework (C...
How severe is CVE-2021-38112?
CVE-2021-38112 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-38112?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Amazon Aws Workspaces.