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
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Vulnerability description
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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.
| ID | VENDOR | PRODUCT | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | View |
| 2 | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | View |
| 3 | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1 Update Services for SAP Solutions | View |
| 4 | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Advanced Update Support | View |
| 5 | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Telecommunications Update Service | View |
| 6 | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Update Services for SAP Solutions | View |
| 7 | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support | View |
| 8 | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Telecommunications Update Service | View |
| 9 | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Update Services for SAP Solutions | View |
| 10 | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support | View |
| 11 | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | View |
| 12 | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Extended Update Support | View |
| 13 | Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | View |
| 14 | redhat | insights-client | View |
| 15 | redhat | enterprise linux | View |
| 16 | redhat | enterprise linux | View |
| 17 | redhat | enterprise linux | View |
| 18 | redhat | enterprise linux aus | View |
| 19 | redhat | enterprise linux desktop | View |
| 20 | redhat | enterprise linux eus | View |
| 21 | redhat | enterprise linux eus | View |
| 22 | redhat | enterprise linux eus | View |
| 23 | redhat | enterprise linux eus | View |
| 24 | redhat | enterprise linux for arm 64 | View |
| 25 | redhat | enterprise linux for arm 64 eus | View |
| 26 | redhat | enterprise linux for arm 64 eus | View |
| 27 | redhat | enterprise linux for arm 64 eus | View |
| 28 | redhat | enterprise linux for arm 64 eus | View |
| 29 | redhat | enterprise linux for ibm z systems | View |
| 30 | redhat | enterprise linux for ibm z systems | View |
| 31 | redhat | enterprise linux for ibm z systems | View |
| 32 | redhat | enterprise linux for ibm z systems eus | View |
| 33 | redhat | enterprise linux for ibm z systems eus | View |
| 34 | redhat | enterprise linux for ibm z systems eus | View |
| 35 | redhat | enterprise linux for ibm z systems eus | View |
| 36 | redhat | enterprise linux for power big endian | View |
| 37 | redhat | enterprise linux for power little endian | View |
| 38 | redhat | enterprise linux for power little endian | View |
| 39 | redhat | enterprise linux for power little endian | View |
| 40 | redhat | enterprise linux for power little endian eus | View |
| 41 | redhat | enterprise linux for power little endian eus | View |
| 42 | redhat | enterprise linux for power little endian eus | View |
| 43 | redhat | enterprise linux for scientific computing | View |
| 44 | redhat | enterprise linux server | View |
| 45 | redhat | enterprise linux server aus | View |
| 46 | redhat | enterprise linux server aus | View |
| 47 | redhat | enterprise linux server aus | View |
| 48 | redhat | enterprise linux server for power little endian update services for sap solutions | View |
| 49 | redhat | enterprise linux server for power little endian update services for sap solutions | View |
| 50 | redhat | enterprise linux server for power little endian update services for sap solutions | View |
| 51 | redhat | enterprise linux server for power little endian update services for sap solutions | View |
| 52 | redhat | enterprise linux server for power little endian update services for sap solutions | View |
| 53 | redhat | enterprise linux server for power little endian update services for sap solutions | View |
| 54 | redhat | enterprise linux server for power little endian update services for sap solutions | View |
| 55 | redhat | enterprise linux server tus | View |
| 56 | redhat | enterprise linux server tus | View |
| 57 | redhat | enterprise linux server tus | View |
| 58 | redhat | enterprise linux server tus | View |
| 59 | redhat | enterprise linux server update services for sap solutions | View |
| 60 | redhat | enterprise linux update services for sap solutions | View |
| 61 | redhat | enterprise linux update services for sap solutions | View |
| 62 | redhat | enterprise linux update services for sap solutions | View |
| 63 | redhat | enterprise linux update services for sap solutions | View |
| 64 | redhat | enterprise linux update services for sap solutions | View |
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SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources
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| SCORE | VERSION | SEVERITY | VECTOR | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.8 | CVSS V31 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | NVD |
| 7.8 | CVSS V3_1 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | CVE CNA |
Patch and Remediation Guide
Solution & Remediation Advisory
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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
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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Attack Vector and Accessibility
Official Sources and Advisories
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