CVE-2023-43633: Github.com/lf edge/eve EVE's Debug Functions Unlockable Without Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4c4v-42hc-72p6
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CVSS 5.9
CWE-922 CWE-522
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-43633 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.9) eve's debug functions unlockable without vulnerability (CWE-922: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information) affecting Github.com/lf edge/eve libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves eve's debug functions unlockable without triggering measured boot. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.0.0-20220708121648-5fef4d92e758.

CVE-2023-43633 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-43633
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4c4v-42hc-72p6
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.9
CWE Classification CWE-922: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information
Affected Product Github.com/lf edge/eve
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.9

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Physical (AV:P)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-43633

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/lf edge/eve dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

github.com/lf-edge/eve fixed: 0.0.0-20220708121648-5fef4d92e758 
Upgrade github.com/lf-edge/eve to 0.0.0-20220708121648-5fef4d92e758
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for github.com/lf-edge/eve

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-43633, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/lf edge/eve:

inspect dependencies for github.com/lf-edge/eve

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/lf edge/eve in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.0.0-20220708121648-5fef4d92e758), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-922: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information, where the product stores sensitive information without properly limiting read or write access by unauthorized actors. In Github.com/lf edge/eve, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Impact On boot, Pillar checks for /config/GlobalConfig/global.json and overrides system configuration if present. This allows enabling debug functions like SSH (debug.enable.ssh), USB keyboard (debug.enable.usb), and VNC access (app.allow.vnc) without triggering the measured boot. Thus, a user with physical access can take out the disk and modify the content of this file in the /config partition and then re-insert the disk. ### Patches Fixed in ​​10.1.0 and 9.4.3-lts ### Workarounds None

CVE-2023-43633 Affected Github.com/lf edge/eve Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.0.0-20220708121648-5fef4d92e758
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/lf-edge/eve
golang/github.com/lf-edge/eve
Go
< 0.0.0-20220708121648-5fef4d92e758
0.0.0-20220708121648-5fef4d92e758

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/lf-edge/eve/security/advisories/GHSA-4c4v-42hc-72p6
NVD — CVE-2023-43633 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-43633
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/lf-edge/eve/commit/5fef4d92e75838cc78010edaed5247dfbdae1889
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/lf-edge/eve/commit/aa3501d6c57206ced222c33aea15a9169d629141
Github.com/lf edge/eve Security Information SECURITY
https://asrg.io/security-advisories/cve-2023-43633
Github.com/lf edge/eve Security Information SECURITY
https://asrg.io/security-advisories/debug-functions-unlockable-without-triggering-measured-boot
Github.com/lf edge/eve Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/lf-edge/eve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-43633?
CVE-2023-43633 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/lf edge/eve involving EVE's Debug Functions Unlockable Without Triggering Measured Boot under CWE-922: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information.
Which Github.com/lf edge/eve versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.0.0-20220708121648-5fef4d92e758 across affected packages: github.com/lf-edge/eve.
What version fixes CVE-2023-43633?
Upgrading to 0.0.0-20220708121648-5fef4d92e758 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/lf-edge/eve affected?
Yes, github.com/lf-edge/eve is affected in releases prior to 0.0.0-20220708121648-5fef4d92e758. Upgrade your dependency to 0.0.0-20220708121648-5fef4d92e758 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-43633?
CVE-2023-43633 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-43633?
CVE-2023-43633 is classified under CWE-922: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information (The product stores sensitive information without properly limiting read or write access by unauthorized actors.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2023-43633?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/lf-edge/eve'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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