Incorrect Default Permissions Affecting unbound-libs package, versions <0:1.16.2-5.8.el8_10


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.32% (24th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE8-UNBOUNDLIBS-6611484
  • published13 Apr 2024
  • disclosed15 Feb 2024

Introduced: 15 Feb 2024

CVE-2024-1488  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-276  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:8 unbound-libs to version 0:1.16.2-5.8.el8_10 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2025-0837.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream unbound-libs package and not the unbound-libs package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

A vulnerability was found in Unbound due to incorrect default permissions, allowing any process outside the unbound group to modify the unbound runtime configuration. If a process can connect over localhost to port 8953, it can alter the configuration of unbound.service. This flaw allows an unprivileged attacker to manipulate a running instance, potentially altering forwarders, allowing them to track all queries forwarded by the local resolver, and, in some cases, disrupting resolving altogether.

CVSS Base Scores

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