Tenable Nessus Agent prior 10.4.3 Rule Variable out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Tenable Nessus Agent. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Rule Variable Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-6178. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Tenable Nessus Agent (Security Testing Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Rule Variable Handler. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An arbitrary file write vulnerability exists where an authenticated attacker with privileges on the managing application could alter Nessus Rules variables to overwrite arbitrary files on the remote host, which could lead to a denial of service condition.

The weakness was shared 11/21/2023. The advisory is available at tenable.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-6178 since 11/16/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 10.4.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Temp Score: 4.5
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NVD Base Score: 6.5
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CNA Base Score: 6.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Nessus Agent 10.4.3

Timelineinfo

11/16/2023 🔍
11/21/2023 +5 days 🔍
11/21/2023 +0 days 🔍
12/14/2023 +23 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: tenable.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-6178 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-6178
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-245854
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20091204

Entryinfo

Created: 11/21/2023 06:58
Updated: 12/14/2023 19:25
Changes: 11/21/2023 06:58 (49), 12/14/2023 19:25 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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