CVE-2023-43783 Path traversal in n/a
A local attacker can exploit insecure temporary file handling to overwrite files or inject code into the Wine registry via symlink attacks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-43783?
CVE-2023-43783 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Sep 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Cadence through 0.9.2 2023-08-21 uses an Insecure /tmp/cadence-wineasio.reg Temporary File. The filename is used even if it has been created by a local adversary before Cadence started. The adversary can leverage this to create or overwrite files via a symlink attack. In some kernel configurations, code injection into the Wine registry is possible.
Weakness: CWE-668
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-43783?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Falktx Cadence.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43783?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2023-43783 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-43783 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pv97-pjxj-gx6w.