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CVE-2023-31439 (GCVE-0-2023-31439)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-06-13 00:00 – Updated: 2024-08-02 14:53 Disputed
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Summary
An issue was discovered in systemd 253. An attacker can modify the contents of past events in a sealed log file and then adjust the file such that checking the integrity shows no error, despite modifications. NOTE: the vendor reportedly sent "a reply denying that any of the finding was a security vulnerability."
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
CWE
  • n/a
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