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MEDIUM · 6.8

CVE-2023-3252

An arbitrary file write vulnerability exists where an authenticated, remote attacker with administrator privileges could alter logging variables to overwrite arbitrary files on the remote host with l...

Vulnerability Description

An arbitrary file write vulnerability exists where an authenticated, remote attacker with administrator privileges could alter logging variables to overwrite arbitrary files on the remote host with log data, which could lead to a denial of service condition.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
TenableNessus< 10.6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-427

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-3252?

CVE-2023-3252 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). An arbitrary file write vulnerability exists where an authenticated, remote attacker with administrator privileges could alter logging variables to overwrite arbitrary files on the remote host with l...

How severe is CVE-2023-3252?

CVE-2023-3252 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-3252?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tenable Nessus.