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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2023-5936

On Unix systems (Linux, MacOS), Arc uses a temporary file with unsafe privileges. By tampering with such file, a malicious local user in the system may be able to trigger arbitrary code execution w...

Vulnerability Description

On Unix systems (Linux, MacOS), Arc uses a temporary file with unsafe privileges. By tampering with such file, a malicious local user in the system may be able to trigger arbitrary code execution with root privileges.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-5936?

CVE-2023-5936 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). On Unix systems (Linux, MacOS), Arc uses a temporary file with unsafe privileges. By tampering with such file, a malicious local user in the system may be able to trigger arbitrary code execution w...

How severe is CVE-2023-5936?

CVE-2023-5936 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-5936?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.