CVE-2023-30630
First published: Thu Apr 13 2023(Updated: )
Dmidecode before 3.5 allows -dump-bin to overwrite a local file. This has security relevance because, for example, execution of Dmidecode via Sudo is plausible.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nongnu Dmidecode | <3.5 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager software component | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager virtual appliance component | <=ISVG 10.0.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.savannah.nongnu.org/cgit/dmidecode.git/commit/?id=6ca381c1247c81f74e1ca4e7706f70bdda72e6f2
- https://git.savannah.nongnu.org/cgit/dmidecode.git/commit/?id=d8cfbc808f387e87091c25e7d5b8c2bb348bb206
- https://github.com/adamreiser/dmiwrite
- https://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/dmidecode-devel/2023-03/msg00003.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2186671
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2186672
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5061
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5252
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2186669
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7172423 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-30630?
The severity of CVE-2023-30630 has not been explicitly rated, but it poses a risk due to its potential to overwrite local files.
How do I fix CVE-2023-30630?
To fix CVE-2023-30630, upgrade Dmidecode to version 3.5 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2023-30630?
CVE-2023-30630 affects Dmidecode versions prior to 3.5 and IBM Security Verify Governance components up to ISVG 10.0.2.
What is the impact of CVE-2023-30630?
The impact of CVE-2023-30630 includes the risk of local file overwrites, which could lead to privilege escalation or data loss.
Is CVE-2023-30630 exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2023-30630 is exploitable when Dmidecode is executed with elevated privileges, such as via Sudo.
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