CVE-2023-1523

Public Exploit

Description

Using the TIOCLINUX ioctl request, a malicious snap could inject contents into the input of the controlling terminal which could allow it to cause arbitrary commands to be executed outside of the snap sandbox after the snap exits. Graphical terminal emulators like xterm, gnome-terminal and others are not affected - this can only be exploited when snaps are run on a virtual console.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com
Affected: Canonical Ltd. snapd
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1523?
CVE-2023-1523 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-1523?
To fix CVE-2023-1523, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-1523 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-1523 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-1523?
CVE-2023-1523 affects Canonical Ltd. snapd.
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