Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-27538
Potential exploit
An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in libcurl prior to v8.0.0 where it reuses a previously established SSH connection despite the fact that an SSH option was modified, which should have prevented reuse. libcurl maintains a pool of previously used connections to reuse them for subsequent transfers if the configurations match. However, two SSH settings were omitted from the configuration check, allowing them to match easily, potentially leading to the reuse of an inappropriate connection.
Vulnerability category: BypassGain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2023-27538
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:brocade_fabric_operating_system_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:active_iq_unified_manager:-:*:*:*:*:vmware_vsphere:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netapp:h300s_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netapp:h500s_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netapp:h700s_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netapp:h410s_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:splunk:universal_forwarder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:splunk:universal_forwarder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:splunk:universal_forwarder:9.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:haxx:libcurl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-27538
0.01%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-27538
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
1.8
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3.6
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-27538
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When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The authentication algorithm is sound, but the implemented mechanism can be bypassed as the result of a separate weakness that is primary to the authentication error.Assigned by: support@hackerone.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2023-27538
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/04/msg00025.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 3398-1] curl security updateMailing List
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230420-0010/
March 2023 cURL/libcURL Vulnerabilities in NetApp Products | NetApp Product SecurityThird Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-12
curl: Multiple Vulnerabilities (GLSA 202310-12) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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https://hackerone.com/reports/1898475
HackerOneExploit;Third Party Advisory
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