SB2024040335 - SUSE update for util-linux 



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

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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.