PT-2021-17997 · Unknown · Chris Walz Bit

Ryotak · Published 2021-03-21 · Updated 2022-05-20 · CVE-2021-28954

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Chris Walz bit version 1.0.4 and earlier

Description: Attackers can run arbitrary code via a .exe file in a crafted repository. This issue affects Chris Walz bit on Windows, allowing for the execution of arbitrary code.

Recommendations: For versions prior to 1.0.5, update to version 1.0.5 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to crafted repositories to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-28954

Affected Products

Chris Walz Bit

References · 8

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28954 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-28954 · Vendor Advisory
• https://github.com/chriswalz/bit/releases/tag/v1.0.5 · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/12629 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/25215 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/11880 · Telegram Post
• https://vuln.ryotak.me/advisories/17 · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/11675 · Telegram Post