SB20240806158 - Amazon Linux AMI update for fdupes



SB20240806158 - Amazon Linux AMI update for fdupes

Published: August 6, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB20240806158
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48682)

CWE-ID: CWE-367 - Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to delete arbitrary files.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition. A local user can delete arbitrary files on the system via a symbolic link.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.