CVE-2023-32001: curl: fopen race condition: CVE-2023-32001

Published Jul 19, 2023
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Updated

** REJECT ** We issued this CVE pre-maturely, as we have subsequently realized that this issue points out a problem that there really is no safe measures around or protections for.

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent<=10.0-10.1.7
haxx libcurl>=7.84.0<=8.1.2
Debian Debian Linux=12.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=37

Event History

Jul 19, 2023
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 26, 2023
Rejected
09:15 PM
Data Sourced
09:15 PM
Description
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Debian·12:19 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:20 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-32001?

CVE-2023-32001 is a vulnerability in libcurl that allows an attacker to create or overwrite protected files through a TOCTOU race condition.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32001?

CVE-2023-32001 has a severity level of medium.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-32001?

The affected software includes Haxx Libcurl (versions 7.84.0 to 8.1.2), Debian Debian Linux 12.0, and Fedoraproject Fedora 37.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-32001?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-32001 by tricking the victim into creating or overwriting protected files.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-32001?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-32001 at the following references: - [HackerOne Report](https://hackerone.com/reports/2039870) - [Debian Security Advisory](https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5460) - [Fedora Project Mailing List](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/BGJ7POX4ATGERTSBFJPW2EQH4Z65PSZJ/)

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