Eclipse Platform Vulnerability in p2 Allows Malicious Code Execution

CVE-2021-41037

What is CVE-2021-41037?

A vulnerability in Eclipse p2 allows installable units to modify the Eclipse Platform installation unpredictably. This flaw can enable malicious actors to manipulate the installation process, leading to the execution of harmful code without the user being aware of the risks. While p2 includes measures for artifact signing to establish trust, it lacks equivalent strategies for the metadata associated with configuration, making it possible for unverified units to execute unauthorized commands. Users downloading software from untrusted sources might find their systems compromised without appropriate warnings regarding these risky operations.

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