Root Privileges Vulnerability in Linux sccache

CVE-2023-1521

What is CVE-2023-1521?

A vulnerability exists in the sccache client on Linux, allowing a user to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of a local sccache server. This occurs when the code is preloaded using a shared library specified in the LD_PRELOAD environment variable. If the sccache server is initiated with root privileges, which is typical for installations via the snap package, this vulnerability can be exploited to gain root access by running the sccache client. The potential impact involves unauthorized access and control over system resources.

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