CVE-2024-2905
low-risk
Published 2024-04-25
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.
Do I need to act?
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0.02% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
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6
CVSS 6.2/10
Medium
LOCAL
/ LOW complexity
References (13)
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/ 100
low-risk
Severity
20/34 · Moderate
Exploitability
0/34 · Minimal
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal