CVE-2023-45841

Public Exploit

Description

Multiple data integrity vulnerabilities exist in the package hash checking functionality of Buildroot 2023.08.1 and Buildroot dev commit 622698d7847. A specially crafted man-in-the-middle attack can lead to arbitrary command execution in the builder.This vulnerability is related to the `versal-firmware` package.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: Buildroot Buildroot
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1844 third party advisory exploit
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/11/1 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45841?
CVE-2023-45841 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-45841?
To fix CVE-2023-45841, 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-2023-45841 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-45841 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-2023-45841?
CVE-2023-45841 affects Buildroot Buildroot.
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