CVE-2026-84233
Public on 2026-09-01
Modified on 2026-09-03
Description
A flaw was found in rpm. A local attacker could supply a specially crafted `.gem` filename containing RPM macro syntax. When a user or automated workflow invokes `rpmuncompress -x` on this file, the macro expansion occurs during command construction. This allows the attacker to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the invoking account, leading to a compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Severity
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CVSS v3 Base Score
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Affected Packages
| Platform | Package | Release Date | Advisory | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Linux 2 - Mock2 Extra | compat-rpm-411 | Not Affected | ||
| Amazon Linux 2 - Mock2 Extra | rpm | Pending Fix | ||
| Amazon Linux 2 - Core | rpm | Not Affected | ||
| Amazon Linux 2023 | rpm | Pending Fix |
CVSS Scores
| Score Type | Score | Vector | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Linux | CVSSv3 | 7.0 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |