Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource Affecting rpm-ostree package, versions <0:2024.3-3.el9_4


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.33% (25th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE9-RPMOSTREE-7250972
  • published13 Jun 2024
  • disclosed25 Apr 2024

Introduced: 25 Apr 2024

CVE-2024-2905  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-732  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:9 rpm-ostree to version 0:2024.3-3.el9_4 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2024-3823.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream rpm-ostree package and not the rpm-ostree package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

A security vulnerability has been discovered within rpm-ostree, pertaining to the /etc/shadow file in default builds having the world-readable bit enabled. This issue arises from the default permissions being set at a higher level than recommended, potentially exposing sensitive authentication data to unauthorized access.

CVSS Base Scores

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