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CVE-2024-55503:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A local security vulnerability was identified in Termius before version 9.9.0, tracked as CVE-2024-55503. The vulnerability was discovered on January 15, 2025, and allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code through the DYLDINSERTLIBRARIES component using a crafted script (NVD, Ubuntu).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 3.3 (LOW) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. The weakness is categorized as CWE-426 (Untrusted Search Path). The vulnerability specifically affects the DYLDINSERTLIBRARIES component of the Termius application on macOS systems (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system through the DYLDINSERTLIBRARIES component. The impact is primarily focused on integrity with low severity, while confidentiality and availability remain unaffected according to the CVSS scoring (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been addressed in Termius version 9.9.0. Users are advised to upgrade to this version or later to mitigate the security risk (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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