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CVE-2023-43782

5.5 · MEDIUM

Cadence through 0.9.2 2023-08-21 uses an Insecure /tmp/.cadence-aloop-daemon.x Temporary File.

Published Sep 22, 2023CWE-668EPSS 0.31%

Overview

CVE-2023-43782 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 22, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cadence through 0.9.2 2023-08-21 uses an Insecure /tmp/.cadence-aloop-daemon.x Temporary File. The file is used even if it has been created by a local adversary before Cadence started. The adversary can then delete the file, disrupting Cadence.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/10/05/4Refbugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1213983GitHubgithub.com/falkTX/CadenceRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/10/05/4Refbugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1213983GitHubgithub.com/falkTX/Cadence

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43782?

CVE-2023-43782 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 22, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-43782?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-43782?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-43782?

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