SB20240827169 - Slackware Linux update for kcron
Published: August 27, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB20240827169
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) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24986)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper temporary file handling when reading the existing crontab or saving the new one, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.