CVE-2023-6507
MEDIUMCPython 3.12.0 - Use After Free
Title source: llmDescription
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`).
Scores
CVSS v3
6.1
EPSS
0.0010
EPSS Percentile
27.8%
Attack Vector
ADJACENT_NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Classification
CWE
CWE-269
Status
published
Affected Products (3)
python/python
python/python
python/python
Timeline
Published
Dec 08, 2023
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026