Vulnerability identifier: #VU81451

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-46316

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
traceroute
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: fossies

Description

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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

traceroute: 2.0.1 - 2.1.2

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External links
http://fossies.org/linux/traceroute/ChangeLog#2.1.3
http://fossies.org/diffs/traceroute/2.1.2_vs_2.1.3/wrappers/tcptraceroute-diff.html
http://fossies.org/diffs/traceroute/2.1.2_vs_2.1.3/wrappers/tracepath-diff.html
http://fossies.org/diffs/traceroute/2.1.2_vs_2.1.3/wrappers/traceproto-diff.html
http://fossies.org/diffs/traceroute/2.1.2_vs_2.1.3/wrappers/traceroute-nanog-diff.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.