CVE-2023-42658: InSpec Archive Command Vulnerable to Maliciously Crafted Profile

Published Oct 31, 2023
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Updated

Archive command in Chef InSpec prior to 4.56.58 and 5.22.29 allow local command execution via maliciously crafted profile.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Chef InSpec<4.56.58
Chef InSpec>=5.0.0<5.22.29

Remediation

Information

Solution (optional): Customers should adopt the latest releases of InSpec on the 4, 5, and 6 supported versions available from the community and customer downloads portals.

Event History

Oct 31, 2023
CVE Published
02:08 PM
Data Sourced
02:08 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-42658?

CVE-2023-42658 is a vulnerability in Chef InSpec that allows for local command execution through a maliciously crafted profile.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42658?

CVE-2023-42658 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.

3

How does CVE-2023-42658 affect Chef InSpec?

CVE-2023-42658 affects Chef InSpec versions prior to 4.56.58 and 5.22.29.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-42658?

To fix CVE-2023-42658, update Chef InSpec to version 4.56.58 or newer (if using version 4.x) or version 5.22.29 or newer (if using version 5.x).

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-42658?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-42658 in the release notes of Chef InSpec, the Chef InSpec CLI documentation, and a product alert bulletin.

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