Improper Output Neutralization for Logs Affecting aide/aide package, versions [,0.19.2)
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- published18 Aug 2025
- disclosed14 Aug 2025
- creditRajesh Pangare
Introduced: 14 Aug 2025
NewCVE-2025-54389 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade aide/aide to version 0.19.2 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Improper Output Neutralization for Logs due to missing output neutralization before printing the filename. An attacker can manipulate log output and conceal file additions or removals by crafting filenames with terminal escape sequences. This may allow bypassing detection mechanisms and tampering with logs by submitting specially crafted input. Additionally, extended attribute key names and symbolic link targets are not properly neutralized, further enabling manipulation of output.
Workaround
This vulnerability can be mitigated by configuring the output to be written to a regular file, redirecting stdout to a regular file, or redirecting log output written to stderr to a regular file.