Answer in brief
CVE-2023-29383 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in CVE Program Container. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps n/a/n/a (generic), Siemens/RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 (generic), Siemens/RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000RE (generic), Siemens/RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1400 (generic) and additional mapped packages. Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
Analysis pending evidence review
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A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.
Analysis status
Analysis pending evidence review
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The current feed maps n/a/n/a (generic), Siemens/RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 (generic), Siemens/RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000RE (generic), Siemens/RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1400 (generic) and additional mapped packages. Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
| Package | Affected range | Fixed version |
|---|---|---|
| n/a/n/ageneric | n/a | Not reported |
| Siemens/RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000generic | >=0 <V2.17.0 | V2.17.0 |
| Siemens/RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000REgeneric | >=0 <V2.17.0 | V2.17.0 |
| Siemens/RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1400generic | >=0 <V2.17.0 | V2.17.0 |
| Siemens/RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1500generic | >=0 <V2.17.0 | V2.17.0 |
| Siemens/RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1501generic | >=0 <V2.17.0 | V2.17.0 |
| Siemens/RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1510generic | >=0 <V2.17.0 | V2.17.0 |
| Siemens/RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1511generic | >=0 <V2.17.0 | V2.17.0 |
| Siemens/RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1512generic | >=0 <V2.17.0 | V2.17.0 |
| Siemens/RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1524generic | >=0 <V2.17.0 | V2.17.0 |
| Siemens/RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1536generic | >=0 <V2.17.0 | V2.17.0 |
| Siemens/RUGGEDCOM ROX RX5000generic | >=0 <V2.17.0 | V2.17.0 |
| Siemens/SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFPgeneric | >=V3.1.0 <V3.1.5 | V3.1.5 |
| Siemens/SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFPgeneric | >=V3.1.0 <V3.1.5 | V3.1.5 |
| Siemens/SIPLUS S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFPgeneric | >=V3.1.0 <V3.1.5 | V3.1.5 |
Published upstream
Apr 14, 2023
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordSource modified
Oct 14, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordFirst seen by HOL
Oct 14, 2026
In Shadow 4.13, it is possible to inject control characters into fields provided to the SUID program chfn (change finger). Although it is not possible to exploit this directly (e.g., adding a new user fails because \n is in the block list), it is possible to misrepresent the /etc/passwd file when viewed. Use of \r manipulations and Unicode characters to work around blocking of the : character make it possible to give the impression that a new user has been added. In other words, an adversary may be able to convince a system administrator to take the system offline (an indirect, social-engineered denial of service) by demonstrating that "cat /etc/passwd" shows a rogue user account.
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