#VU112883 Incorrect default permissions in cloud-init - CVE-2024-11584

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#VU112883 Incorrect default permissions in cloud-init - CVE-2024-11584

Published: July 14, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU112883
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-11584
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
cloud-init
Software vendor:
Canonical Ltd.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to software includes the systemd socket unit cloud-init-hotplugd.socket with default SocketMode that grants 0666 permissions, making it world-writable. A local user with access to the system can execute hotplug-hook commands.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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