CVE-2023-6395: Mock: privilege escalation for users that can access mock configuration
The Mock software contains a vulnerability wherein an attacker could potentially exploit privilege escalation, enabling the execution of arbitrary code with root user privileges. This weakness stems from the absence of proper sandboxing during the expansion and execution of Jinja2 templates, which may be included in certain configuration parameters. While the Mock documentation advises treating users added to the mock group as privileged, certain build systems invoking mock on behalf of users might inadvertently permit less privileged users to define configuration tags. These tags could then be passed as parameters to mock during execution, potentially leading to the utilization of Jinja2 templates for remote privilege escalation and the execution of arbitrary code as the root user on the build server.
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There is a flaw in the Mock software where an attacker may achieve privilege escalation and execute arbitrary code as the root user. This is due to the lack of sandboxing when expanding and executing Jinja2 templates that may be included in some configuration parameters. Mock documentation recommends that users added to the mock group on a system be treated as privileged users. However, some build systems that invoke mock on behalf of users may unintentionally allow less privileged users to define configuration tags that will be passed to mock as parameters when run. Configuration tags that allow Jinja2 templates could be used to achieve remote privilege escalation and run arbitrary code as root on the build server.
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What is the severity of CVE-2023-6395?
CVE-2023-6395 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6395?
To mitigate CVE-2023-6395, upgrade the templated_dictionary package to version 1.4.1 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2023-6395?
CVE-2023-6395 affects the Mock software and the templated_dictionary package across various Fedora and Red Hat versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-6395?
CVE-2023-6395 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
Is CVE-2023-6395 present in older versions of software?
Yes, CVE-2023-6395 exists in versions of the templated_dictionary package prior to version 1.4.1.