CVE-2023-32724
Zabbix Server vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2023-32724 is a critical security vulnerability discovered in Zabbix software where a memory pointer in the Ducktape object property leads to multiple vulnerabilities related to direct memory access and manipulation. The vulnerability was reported on September 11, 2023, affecting multiple versions of Zabbix including versions 5.0.0-5.0.36, 6.0.0-6.0.20, 6.4.0-6.4.5, and 7.0.0alpha1-7.0.0alpha3 (Zabbix Issue).

Technical details

The vulnerability received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (High) according to NIST assessment with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, while Zabbix assessed it at 9.1 (Critical) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-732 (Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource) (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability's impact is severe as it allows users with access to a single item configuration (limited role) to compromise the entire monitoring infrastructure through remote code execution. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system with high severity (Zabbix Issue).

Mitigation and workarounds

Fixed versions have been released: 5.0.37rc1, 6.0.21rc1, 6.4.6rc1, and 7.0.0alpha4. Organizations running affected versions should upgrade to these patched versions immediately. No specific workarounds were provided for this vulnerability (Zabbix Issue).

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