SB2024040335 - SUSE update for util-linux
Published: April 3, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024040335
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28085)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied arguments along with setgid tty permissions within the wall command. A local user can execute arbitrary commands with escalated privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.