Fedora 42 update for golang-github-aws-sdk-2, golang-github-rclone-gofakes3, rclone
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-52522 CVE-2024-45337 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-61 CWE-285 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available. |
| Vulnerable software |
Fedora Operating systems & Components / Operating system rclone Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component golang-github-rclone-gofakes3 Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component golang-github-aws-sdk-2 Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Fedoraproject |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) UNIX symbolic link following
EUVDB-ID: #VU102313
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-52522
CWE-ID:
CWE-61 - UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue when copying to local disk. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with privileges of the application.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in privilege escalation.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's repository.
Vulnerable software versionsFedora: 42
rclone: before 1.68.2-1.fc42
golang-github-rclone-gofakes3: before 0.0.3-1.fc42
golang-github-aws-sdk-2: before 20250103-1.fc42
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:42:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:rclone:*:*:*:*:*:fedora:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:golang-github-rclone-gofakes3:*:*:*:*:*:fedora:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:golang-github-aws-sdk-2:*:*:*:*:*:fedora:*:*
https://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2025-9b0b1cc333
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.
2) Improper authorization
EUVDB-ID: #VU101777
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45337
CWE-ID:
CWE-285 - Improper Authorization
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the application.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization caused by improper usage of the ServerConfig.PublicKeyCallback callback. A remote attacker can bypass authorization in certain cases and gain access to the application.
Install updates from vendor's repository.
Vulnerable software versionsFedora: 42
rclone: before 1.68.2-1.fc42
golang-github-rclone-gofakes3: before 0.0.3-1.fc42
golang-github-aws-sdk-2: before 20250103-1.fc42
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:42:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:rclone:*:*:*:*:*:fedora:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:golang-github-rclone-gofakes3:*:*:*:*:*:fedora:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:golang-github-aws-sdk-2:*:*:*:*:*:fedora:*:*
https://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2025-9b0b1cc333
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
