CVE-2023-46316

Description

A vulnerability was found in traceroute. This security issue is caused by wrapper scripts that do not properly parse command lines.

Mitigation

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.

Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details

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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown

Red HatNVDcve.org
Base Score5.55.5N/A
Attack VectorLocalLocalN/A
Attack ComplexityLowLowN/A
Privileges RequiredLowLowN/A
User InteractionNoneNoneN/A
ScopeUnchangedUnchangedN/A
ConfidentialityNoneNoneN/A
Integrity ImpactNoneNoneN/A
Availability ImpactHighHighN/A

Vector

Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

NVD: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Red Hat CVSS v3 Score Explanation

Traceroute functions as a command line utility, and its vulnerability is susceptible to exploitation solely through local access. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must possess authorization with privileges granting basic user capabilities.

A complete loss of availability occurs because the wrapper scripts inadequately parse command lines. However, there is no compromise of integrity within the affected component, and there is no impact on availability within the impacted component.

Understanding the Weakness (CWE)

CWE-214

Confidentiality

Technical Impact: Read Application Data

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