Log File Integrity Issue in systemd by systemd Developers
CVE-2023-31439

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Systemd Project

Status
Systemd
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 June 2023

What is CVE-2023-31439?

A vulnerability in systemd 253 allows an attacker to alter the contents of past events in a sealed log file. This manipulation can be achieved while ensuring that an integrity check appears valid, masking the unauthorized changes. Despite findings presented regarding this issue, the vendor refuted claims of any security vulnerabilities associated with it.

References

https://github.com/systemd/systemd/releases
https://github.com/kastel-security/Journald/blob/main/jou...
https://github.com/kastel-security/Journald

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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