CVE-2023-31437

MEDIUM
Published Jun 13, 20233y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
5.3 CVSS 3.1
Medium
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Published Jun 13, 2023 3y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

An issue was discovered in systemd 253. An attacker can modify a sealed log file such that, in some views, not all existing and sealed log messages are displayed. NOTE: the vendor reportedly sent "a reply denying that any of the finding was a security vulnerability."

CVSS Details

Base Score
5.3
Exploitability
3.9
Impact
1.4
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low
Availability None

Threat Intelligence

No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.

Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-354

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
systemd_projectsystemd253any

References 3

  • github.com https://github.com/kastel-security/Journald
    Third Party Advisory
  • github.com https://github.com/kastel-security/Journald/blob/main/journald-publication.pdf
    Technical Description
  • github.com https://github.com/systemd/systemd/releases
    Release Notes

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.