CVE-2023-42658 : Security Advisory and Response
Discover the details of CVE-2023-42658 affecting Chef InSpec Archive command. Learn about the impact, affected systems, mitigation steps, and preventive measures.
A detailed look into the vulnerability affecting Chef InSpec due to the Archive command being vulnerable to maliciously crafted profiles.
Understanding CVE-2023-42658
This section delves into the specifics of CVE-2023-42658 and its implications.
What is CVE-2023-42658?
The vulnerability in the Archive command of Chef InSpec versions prior to 4.56.58 and 5.22.29 allows for local command execution through a maliciously crafted profile.
The Impact of CVE-2023-42658
The impact of this vulnerability is categorized as 'CAPEC-549 Local Execution of Code', with high severity ratings affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Technical Details of CVE-2023-42658
Explore the technical aspects of the vulnerability, affected systems, and exploitation methods.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability stems from improper control of code generation, enabling code injection through Expression Language Injection.
Affected Systems and Versions
Chef InSpec versions 4.0.0 to less than 4.56.58 and 5.0.0 to less than 5.22.29 on Windows, Linux, and MacOS platforms are impacted.
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability allows local command execution by leveraging a maliciously crafted profile in Chef InSpec.
Mitigation and Prevention
Learn how to secure your systems and prevent exploitation of CVE-2023-42658.
Immediate Steps to Take
Users are recommended to adopt the latest secure releases of InSpec available for versions 4, 5, and 6 from official sources.
Long-Term Security Practices
Regularly inspect and lint profiles and cookbooks with tools like test-kitchen before production usage to mitigate risks.
Patching and Updates
Stay informed about security updates and patches provided by Chef InSpec to address CVE-2023-42658.