Vulnerability Description
An issue in Pure Data 0.54-0 and fixed in 0.54-1 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the set*id () function.
CVSS Score
8.4
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/pure-data/pure-data/commit/0b5e467b8728b3ed56e1a8ee5b367ce78e
- https://github.com/pure-data/pure-data/issues/2063
- https://puredata.info/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/09/msg00038.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-47480?
CVE-2023-47480 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). An issue in Pure Data 0.54-0 and fixed in 0.54-1 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the set*id () function.
How severe is CVE-2023-47480?
CVE-2023-47480 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-47480?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.