CVE-2023-46316: Medium severity buc Traceroute Linux vulnerability

Published Oct 24, 2023
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Updated

In buc Traceroute 2.0.12 through 2.1.2 before 2.1.3, the wrapper scripts do not properly parse command lines.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
debian/traceroute<=1:2.1.0-2+deb11u1, <=1:2.1.2-1
1:2.1.6-1
redhat/traceroute<2.1.3
2.1.3
buc Traceroute Linux>=2.0.12<2.1.3
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Debian Debian Linux=12.0

Event History

Oct 24, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Oct 25, 2023
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-46316?

CVE-2023-46316 is a vulnerability in buc Traceroute version 2.0.12 through 2.1.2 before 2.1.3 that can be exploited by malicious actors.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-46316?

CVE-2023-46316 has a severity level of critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-46316?

CVE-2023-46316 affects buc Traceroute 2.0.12 through 2.1.2 before 2.1.3.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-46316?

To fix CVE-2023-46316, update buc Traceroute to version 2.1.3.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-46316?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-46316 at the following references: [link1](https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-46316), [link2](https://sourceforge.net/projects/traceroute/files/traceroute/traceroute-2.1.3/)

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