CVE-2021-42969 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

Certain Anaconda3 2021.05 are affected by OS command injection. When a user installs Anaconda, an attacker can create a new file and write something in usercustomize.py. When the user opens the terminal or activates Anaconda, the command will be executed.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Anaconda	Anaconda3	2021.05

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://yuaneuro.cn/anaconda/anaconda_command_execution.docxExploitThird Party AdvisoryURL Repurposed
https://yuaneuro.cn/anaconda/anaconda_command_execution.docxExploitThird Party AdvisoryURL Repurposed

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-42969?

CVE-2021-42969 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Certain Anaconda3 2021.05 are affected by OS command injection. When a user installs Anaconda, an attacker can create a new file and write something in usercustomize.py. When the user opens the termin...

How severe is CVE-2021-42969?

CVE-2021-42969 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-2021-42969?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Anaconda Anaconda3.