CVE-2024-52336

Tuned: `script_pre` and `script_post` options allow to pass arbitrary scripts executed by root

Description

A script injection vulnerability was identified in the Tuned package. The `instance_create()` D-Bus function can be called by locally logged-in users without authentication. This flaw allows a local non-privileged user to execute a D-Bus call with `script_pre` or `script_post` options that permit arbitrary scripts with their absolute paths to be passed. These user or attacker-controlled executable scripts or programs could then be executed by Tuned with root privileges that could allow attackers to local privilege escalation.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
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Affected: Red Hat Fast Datapath for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Affected: Red Hat Fast Datapath for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Affected: Red Hat Fast Datapath for RHEL 7
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-52336?
CVE-2024-52336 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-52336?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2024-52336: Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
Is CVE-2024-52336 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-52336 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-2024-52336?
CVE-2024-52336 affects Red Hat Fast Datapath for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, Red Hat Fast Datapath for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9, Red Hat Fast Datapath for RHEL 7, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.
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