CVE-2023-32728: Code injection in zabbix_agent2 smart.disk.get caused by smartctl plugin

Published Dec 18, 2023
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Updated

The Zabbix Agent 2 item key smart.disk.get does not sanitize its parameters before passing them to a shell command resulting possible vulnerability for remote code execution.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Zabbix zabbix-agent2>=5.0.0<=5.0.38
Zabbix zabbix-agent2>=6.0.0<=6.0.23
Zabbix zabbix-agent2>=6.4.0<=6.4.8
Zabbix zabbix-agent2=7.0.0-alpha1
Zabbix zabbix-agent2=7.0.0-alpha2
Zabbix zabbix-agent2=7.0.0-alpha3
Zabbix zabbix-agent2=7.0.0-alpha6
Zabbix zabbix-agent2=7.0.0-alpha7

Event History

Dec 18, 2023
CVE Published
09:19 AM
Data Sourced
09:19 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32728?

CVE-2023-32728 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-32728?

To fix CVE-2023-32728, update your Zabbix Agent 2 to a version that addresses this issue.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-32728?

CVE-2023-32728 affects Zabbix Agent 2 versions from 5.0.0 to 5.0.38, 6.0.0 to 6.0.23, 6.4.0 to 6.4.8, and several alpha versions of 7.0.0.

4

What is the exploitability of CVE-2023-32728?

CVE-2023-32728 can potentially be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on a vulnerable system.

5

What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2023-32728?

Systems running affected versions of Zabbix Agent 2 without necessary mitigations are vulnerable to CVE-2023-32728.

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