CVE-2024-2905

Medium

Description

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.

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.2
Exploit probability—
ProductRpm-ostree
PublishedApr 25, 2024
First seenApr 25, 2024
Weakness typeCWE-732CWE-732

How to fix

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
rpm-ostree1.2024.4—
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10No range specified—
enterprise_linux 9No range specified—
rhel_eus 9.2No range specified—

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