Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Falktx | Cadence | <= 0.9.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/10/05/4ExploitMailing List
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1213985Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/falkTX/CadenceProduct
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/10/05/4ExploitMailing List
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1213985Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/falkTX/CadenceProduct
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-43783?
CVE-2023-43783 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2023-43783?
CVE-2023-43783 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-43783?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Falktx Cadence.