Ubuntu update for wpa

1) Untrusted search path

EUVDB-ID: #VU95458

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5290

CWE-ID: CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path. A local user in the netdev group or access to the dbus interface of wpa_supplicant can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.

Mitigation

Update the affected package wpa to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 24.04

wpasupplicant (Ubuntu package): before 2:2.10-21ubuntu0.1

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6945-1

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.