Description (CNA)
R 3.4.4 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting malicious input into the GUI Preferences language field. Attackers can craft a payload with a 292-byte offset and JMP ESP instruction to execute commands like calc.exe when the payload is pasted into the Language for menus and messages field.
Affected (CNA)
| Vendor / product | Versions |
|---|---|
| r-project / R | affected 3.4.4 |
CWE
CWE-787
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46265
- https://cloud.r-project.org/bin/windows/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/r-local-buffer-overflow-windows-xp-sp3
ADP enrichment
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A flaw was found in R. This local buffer overflow vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code. By injecting malicious input into the GUI Preferences language field, an attacker can trigger the overflow, leading to the execution of arbitrary commands.