Description
Deserialization of untrusted data can occur in the R statistical programming language, on any version starting at 1.4.0 up to and not including 4.4.0, enabling a maliciously crafted RDS (R Data Serialization) formatted file or R package to run arbitrary code on an end user’s system when interacted with.
Affected products
Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.
The R Project R
Default version status: unaffected
1.4.0 to < 4.4.0affected
References
- https://hiddenlayer.com/research/r-bitrary-code-execution/ ↗
- https://https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/238194 ↗
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/238194 ↗
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/29/3 ↗
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JVE5FDLFJGTAMOSJ6DREFAODEUBRFWSG/ ↗
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7ZLV4OWXZIJ7EFBIWUZADUSHYJTFAQ4D/ ↗