SUSE update for google-osconfig-agent
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-45339 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-59 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Public Cloud Module Operating systems & Components / Operating system openSUSE Leap Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Manager Retail Branch Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Manager Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Manager Proxy Operating systems & Components / Operating system google-osconfig-agent Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | SUSE |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Link following
EUVDB-ID: #VU104138
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45339
CWE-ID:
CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to overwrite arbitrary files on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following when writing log files. A local user can point a symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with the log data.
MitigationUpdate the affected package google-osconfig-agent to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsPublic Cloud Module: 15-SP3 - 15-SP6
openSUSE Leap: 15.6
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15: SP3 - SP6
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15: SP3 - SP6
SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro: 5.5
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15: SP3 - SP5
SUSE Manager Retail Branch Server: 4.2 - 4.3
SUSE Manager Server: 4.2 - 4.3
SUSE Manager Proxy: 4.2 - 4.3
google-osconfig-agent: before 20250115.01-150000.1.44.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:suse:public_cloud_module:15-SP3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:public_cloud_module:15-SP4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:public_cloud_module:15-SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:opensuse_leap:15.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications_15:SP3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications_15:SP4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications_15:SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_15:SP3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_15:SP4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_15:SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_micro:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing_15:SP3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_manager_retail_branch_server:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_manager_server:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_manager_proxy:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:google-osconfig-agent:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2025/suse-su-20250611-1/
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.
