Is CVE-2023-31438 actively exploited?

CVE-2023-31438 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2024-11-21.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-31438?

CVE-2023-31438 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2023-31438?

Patch guidance is available from systemd project security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2023-31438.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-31438?

1 product: systemd project systemd.

CVE-2023-31438 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Description

An issue was discovered in systemd 253. An attacker can truncate a sealed log file and then resume log sealing such that checking the integrity shows no error, despite modifications. NOTE: the vendor reportedly sent "a reply denying that any of the finding was a security vulnerability."

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: low
Availability: none
Weaknesses: CWE-354

Metadata

Primary Vendor: SYSTEMD_PROJECT
Published: 6/13/2023
Last Modified: 11/21/2024
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

systemd_project : systemd

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

Cite this page

CVE-2023-31438. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2023-31438

View on NIST NVD

CVE-2023-31438 vulnerability