CVE-2023-6507— Groups not dropped before running subprocess when using empty 'extra_groups' parameter
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2023-6507
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Groups not dropped before running subprocess when using empty 'extra_groups' parameter
Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
An issue was found in CPython 3.12.0 `subprocess` module on POSIX platforms. The issue was fixed in CPython 3.12.1 and does not affect other stable releases. When using the `extra_groups=` parameter with an empty list as a value (ie `extra_groups=[]`) the logic regressed to not call `setgroups(0, NULL)` before calling `exec()`, thus not dropping the original processes' groups before starting the new process. There is no issue when the parameter isn't used or when any value is used besides an empty list. This issue only impacts CPython processes run with sufficient privilege to make the `setgroups` system call (typically `root`).
Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
特权管理不恰当
Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Title
Python 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Python是Python基金会的一套开源的、面向对象的程序设计语言。该语言具有可扩展、支持模块和包、支持多种平台等特点。 Python 3.12.0版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于使用空的extra_groups参数时，在运行子进程之前不会删除原始进程的组。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Python Software Foundation | CPython | 3.12.0 ~ 3.12.1 | - |
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- https://github.com/python/cpython/issues/112334issue-tracking
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-6507
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