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CVE-2023-3972

Insights-client: unsafe handling of temporary files and directories

CVSS score

7.8

EPSS probability

%0.3

Risk score

0.0

Published

3 y ago

Official patch verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach CVE AI Research

CVE-2023-3972 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

A vulnerability was found in insights-client. This security issue occurs because of insecure file operations or unsafe handling of temporary files and directories that lead to local privilege escalation. Before the insights-client has been registered on the system by root, an unprivileged local user or attacker could create the /var/tmp/insights-client directory (owning the directory with read, write, and execute permissions) on the system. After the insights-client is registered by root, an attacker could then control the directory content that insights are using by putting malicious scripts into it and executing arbitrary code as root (trivially bypassing SELinux protections because insights processes are allowed to disable SELinux system-wide).

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-3972 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 7 View
2Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8 View
3Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1 Update Services for SAP Solutions View
4Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Advanced Update Support View
5Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Telecommunications Update Service View
6Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Update Services for SAP Solutions View
7Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support View
8Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Telecommunications Update Service View
9Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Update Services for SAP Solutions View
10Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support View
11Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9 View
12Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Extended Update Support View
13Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 6 View
14redhatinsights-client View
15redhatenterprise linux View
16redhatenterprise linux View
17redhatenterprise linux View
18redhatenterprise linux aus View
19redhatenterprise linux desktop View
20redhatenterprise linux eus View
21redhatenterprise linux eus View
22redhatenterprise linux eus View
23redhatenterprise linux eus View
24redhatenterprise linux for arm 64 View
25redhatenterprise linux for arm 64 eus View
26redhatenterprise linux for arm 64 eus View
27redhatenterprise linux for arm 64 eus View
28redhatenterprise linux for arm 64 eus View
29redhatenterprise linux for ibm z systems View
30redhatenterprise linux for ibm z systems View
31redhatenterprise linux for ibm z systems View
32redhatenterprise linux for ibm z systems eus View
33redhatenterprise linux for ibm z systems eus View
34redhatenterprise linux for ibm z systems eus View
35redhatenterprise linux for ibm z systems eus View
36redhatenterprise linux for power big endian View
37redhatenterprise linux for power little endian View
38redhatenterprise linux for power little endian View
39redhatenterprise linux for power little endian View
40redhatenterprise linux for power little endian eus View
41redhatenterprise linux for power little endian eus View
42redhatenterprise linux for power little endian eus View
43redhatenterprise linux for scientific computing View
44redhatenterprise linux server View
45redhatenterprise linux server aus View
46redhatenterprise linux server aus View
47redhatenterprise linux server aus View
48redhatenterprise linux server for power little endian update services for sap solutions View
49redhatenterprise linux server for power little endian update services for sap solutions View
50redhatenterprise linux server for power little endian update services for sap solutions View
51redhatenterprise linux server for power little endian update services for sap solutions View
52redhatenterprise linux server for power little endian update services for sap solutions View
53redhatenterprise linux server for power little endian update services for sap solutions View
54redhatenterprise linux server for power little endian update services for sap solutions View
55redhatenterprise linux server tus View
56redhatenterprise linux server tus View
57redhatenterprise linux server tus View
58redhatenterprise linux server tus View
59redhatenterprise linux server update services for sap solutions View
60redhatenterprise linux update services for sap solutions View
61redhatenterprise linux update services for sap solutions View
62redhatenterprise linux update services for sap solutions View
63redhatenterprise linux update services for sap solutions View
64redhatenterprise linux update services for sap solutions View
Total affected vendors: 2|Products: 64

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

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SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
7.8CVSS V31HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HNVD
7.8CVSS V3_1HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HCVE CNA

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Apply the official update named in the evidence only to the matching product and version.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

CVE-2023-3972 : the database holds 1 public PoC/exploit sources for it. For direct links to the sources, open the Public Exploits tab.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-3972 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-3972 weaknesses.

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim
PermissionsLow
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

7.8 / 10
Attack VectorLocalComplexityLowPrivilegesLowUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityLowIntegrityNoneAvailabilityHigh

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow privileges
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)High

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