SB2023111424 - Ubuntu update for traceroute
Published: November 14, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023111424
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-46316)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the tcptraceroute, tracepath, traceproto, and traceroute-nanog wrappers. A remote attacker can trick the victim into executing the traceroutecommand with specially crafted arguments and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.