CVE-2024-13861

Description

A code injection vulnerability in the Debian package component of Taegis Endpoint Agent (Linux) versions older than 1.3.10 allows local users arbitrary code execution as root. Redhat-based systems using RPM packages are not affected.

Categories

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory sophos.com
Affected: Sophos Taegis Endpoint Agent (Linux)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20250411-taegis-agent-lpe vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-13861?
CVE-2024-13861 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-13861?
To fix CVE-2024-13861, 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-2024-13861 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-13861 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-2024-13861?
CVE-2024-13861 affects Sophos Taegis Endpoint Agent (Linux).
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