CVE-2023-46047: sane backends — Exploit

Description

An issue in Sane 1.2.1 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file to the sanei_configure_attach() function. NOTE: this is disputed because there is no expectation that the product should be starting with an attacker-controlled configuration file.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
sane-project	sane_backends	All
sane-project	sane_backends	All

References

Exploits

https://gitlab.com/sane-project/backends/-/issues/708 https://gitlab.com/sane-project/backends/-/issues/708

Other References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/64 http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176818/sane-1.2.1-Null-Pointer.html http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/64

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-46047? +

An issue in Sane 1.2.1 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file to the sanei_configure_attach() function. NOTE: this is disputed because there is no expectation that the product should be starting with an attacker-controlled configuration file. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-46047? +

CVE-2023-46047 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.3 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46047? +

CVE-2023-46047 affects products from sane-project, specifically: sane_backends. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-46047? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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