CVE-2023-45239: Input Validation

Published Oct 6, 2023
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Updated

A lack of input validation exists in tacplus prior to commit 4fdf178 which, when pre or post auth commands are enabled, allows an attacker who can control the username, rem-addr, or NAC address sent to tacplus to inject shell commands and gain remote code execution on the tacplus server.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Facebook Tac Plus<2023-10-05
Fedoraproject Fedora=39

Event History

Oct 6, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:16 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2023-45239.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45239?

The severity of CVE-2023-45239 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.

3

What is the affected software of CVE-2023-45239?

The affected software of CVE-2023-45239 includes Facebook Tac Plus versions up to and excluding 2023-10-05 and Fedora versions 39.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-45239?

An attacker who can control the username, rem-addr, or NAC address sent to tac_plus can inject shell commands and gain remote code execution on the tac_plus server.

5

Are there any references for further information?

Yes, you can find more information on this vulnerability at the following references: [GitHub](https://github.com/facebook/tac_plus/pull/41), [GitHub Security Advisory](https://github.com/facebook/tac_plus/security/advisories/GHSA-p334-5r3g-4vx3), [Fedora Project Mailing List](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/X4J7ZYMFZB4G4OU5EDJPQLP6F6RKDGIH/)

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