Vulnerability Description
Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS) before 3.09 mishandles access control for an uninstaller directory.
CVSS Score
5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nullsoft | Nullsoft Scriptable Install System | <= 3.09 |
References
- http://sf.net/p/nsis/bugs/1296Issue TrackingPermissions Required
- https://github.com/kichik/nsis/commit/281e2851fe669d10e0650fc89d0e7fb74a598967Patch
- https://github.com/kichik/nsis/commit/409b5841479c44fbf33a6ba97c1146e46f965467Patch
- https://github.com/kichik/nsis/commit/c40cf78994e74a1a3a381a850c996b251e3277c0Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/07/msg00005.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://nsis.sourceforge.io/Docs/AppendixF.html#v3.09Release Notes
- https://sourceforge.net/p/nsis/news/2023/07/nsis-309-released/Release Notes
- http://sf.net/p/nsis/bugs/1296Issue TrackingPermissions Required
- https://github.com/kichik/nsis/commit/281e2851fe669d10e0650fc89d0e7fb74a598967Patch
- https://github.com/kichik/nsis/commit/409b5841479c44fbf33a6ba97c1146e46f965467Patch
- https://github.com/kichik/nsis/commit/c40cf78994e74a1a3a381a850c996b251e3277c0Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/07/msg00005.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/09/msg00013.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-37378?
CVE-2023-37378 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS) before 3.09 mishandles access control for an uninstaller directory.
How severe is CVE-2023-37378?
CVE-2023-37378 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-37378?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nullsoft Nullsoft Scriptable Install System.