CVE-2021-34426

Arbitrary command execution in Keybase Client for Windows

Description

A vulnerability was discovered in the Keybase Client for Windows before version 5.6.0 when a user executed the "keybase git lfs-config" command on the command-line. In versions prior to 5.6.0, a malicious actor with write access to a user\'s Git repository could leverage this vulnerability to potentially execute arbitrary Windows commands on a user\'s local system.

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory zoom.us
Affected: Zoom Video Communications Inc Keybase Client for Windows
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34426?
CVE-2021-34426 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-34426?
To fix CVE-2021-34426, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-34426 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-34426 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-34426?
CVE-2021-34426 affects Zoom Video Communications Inc Keybase Client for Windows.
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