Arbitrary File Write via Logging Variables (CVE-2023-3252)
CVE-2023-3252 Published on August 29, 2023
An arbitrary file write vulnerability exists where an authenticated, remote attacker with administrator privileges could alter logging variables to overwrite arbitrary files on the remote host with log data, which could lead to a denial of service condition.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-3252 is exploitable with network access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a DLL preloading Vulnerability?
The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
CVE-2023-3252 has been classified to as a DLL preloading vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-3252
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Affected Versions
Tenable Nessus:- Before 10.6.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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