CVE-2024-11584

Description

cloud-init through 25.1.2 includes the systemd socket unit cloud-init-hotplugd.socket with default SocketMode that grants 0666 permissions, making it world-writable. This is used for the "/run/cloud-init/hook-hotplug-cmd" FIFO. An unprivileged user could trigger hotplug-hook commands.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Canonical cloud-init
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/canonical/cloud-init/pull/6265/commits/6e10240a7f0a2d6110b398640b3fd46cfa9a7cf3
https://github.com/canonical/cloud-init/releases/tag/25.1.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-11584?
CVE-2024-11584 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-11584?
To fix CVE-2024-11584, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-11584 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-11584 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-11584?
CVE-2024-11584 affects Canonical cloud-init.
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