Nozomi Networks Arc up to 1.5.x on Linux/macOS Temporary Files permission assignment

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Nozomi Networks Arc up to 1.5.x on Linux/macOS. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Temporary Files Handler. This manipulation causes permission assignment. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-5936. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Nozomi Networks Arc up to 1.5.x on Linux/macOS and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Temporary Files Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission assignment vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-732. The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

On Unix systems (Linux, MacOS), Arc uses a temporary file with unsafe privileges. By tampering with such file, a malicious local user in the system may be able to trigger arbitrary code execution with root privileges.

The weakness was disclosed by Diego Giubertoni. It is possible to read the advisory at security.nozominetworks.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-5936 since 11/02/2023. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 1.6.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
CNA Vector (Nozomi Networks Inc.): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission assignment
CWE: CWE-732 / CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Arc 1.6.0

Timelineinfo

11/02/2023 🔍
05/15/2024 +194 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: security.nozominetworks.com
Researcher: Diego Giubertoni
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-5936 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-5936
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-264487

Entryinfo

Created: 05/15/2024 19:11
Changes: 05/15/2024 19:11 (65)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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