CVE-2023-35845
CVE-2023-35845 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Anaconda Anaconda3 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-295.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-295
- Affected product: Anaconda Anaconda3
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Anaconda 3 2023.03-1-Linux allows local users to disrupt TLS certificate validation by modifying the cacert.pem file used by the installed pip program. This occurs because many files are installed as world-writable on Linux, ignoring umask, even when these files are installed as root. Miniconda is also affected.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-35845?
- Anaconda 3 2023.03-1-Linux allows local users to disrupt TLS certificate validation by modifying the cacert.pem file used by the installed pip program. This occurs because many files are installed as world-writable on Linux, ignoring umask, even when these files are installed as root. Miniconda is also affected.
- How severe is CVE-2023-35845?
- CVE-2023-35845 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-35845 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-35845?
- CVE-2023-35845 affects Anaconda Anaconda3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-35845?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-35845 published?
- CVE-2023-35845 was published on 2023-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:anaconda:anaconda3:2023.03-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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