CVE-2023-5557: Tracker-miners: sandbox escape
First published: Tue Oct 10 2023(Updated: )
A flaw was found in the tracker-miners package. A weakness in the sandbox allows a maliciously-crafted file to execute code outside the sandbox if the tracker-extract process has first been compromised by a separate vulnerability.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome Tracker Miners | <3.3.2 | |
| Gnome Tracker Miners | >=3.4.0<3.4.5 | |
| Gnome Tracker Miners | >=3.5.0<3.5.3 | |
| Gnome Tracker Miners | >=3.6.0<3.6.1 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =8.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =9.0 | |
| redhat/tracker-miners | <3.3.2 | 3.3.2 |
| redhat/tracker-miners | <3.4.5 | 3.4.5 |
| redhat/tracker-miners | <3.5.3 | 3.5.3 |
| redhat/tracker-miners | <3.6.1 | 3.6.1 |
| <3.3.2 | ||
| >=3.4.0<3.4.5 | ||
| >=3.5.0<3.5.3 | ||
| >=3.6.0<3.6.1 | ||
| =8.0 | ||
| =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7712
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7713
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7730
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7731
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7732
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7733
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7739
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7744
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-5557
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2243096
- https://github.blog/2023-10-09-coordinated-disclosure-1-click-rce-on-gnome-cve-2023-43641/#tracker-miners-seccomp-sandbox-escape
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/tracker-miners/-/issues/277
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/tracker-miners/-/merge_requests/480
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2243098
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2243099
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5557?
CVE-2023-5557 is a vulnerability found in the tracker-miners package that allows a maliciously crafted file to execute code outside the sandbox.
How does the vulnerability in tracker-miners package work?
The vulnerability in the tracker-miners package allows an attacker to escape the sandbox and execute code outside of it if the tracker-extract process has already been compromised.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5557?
CVE-2023-5557 has a severity rating of high.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-5557?
Versions up to 3.3.2, 3.4.5, 3.5.3, and 3.6.1 of the tracker-miners package are affected.
How can I fix CVE-2023-5557?
To fix CVE-2023-5557, update the tracker-miners package to version 3.3.3, 3.4.6, 3.5.4, or 3.6.2, depending on your installed version.
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