CVE-2023-46047

7.3 HIGH
Published: March 27, 2024 Modified: November 04, 2025

Description

An issue in Sane 1.2.1 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file to the sanei_configure_attach() function. NOTE: this is disputed because there is no expectation that the product should be starting with an attacker-controlled configuration file.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/64
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/sane-project/backends/-/issues/708
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Issue Tracking
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/64
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/sane-project/backends/-/issues/708
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Issue Tracking

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
11th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

sane-project