Missing authorization in Unbound - CVE-2024-1488

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Missing authorization in Unbound - CVE-2024-1488

Published: March 22, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU87749
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2024-1488
CWE-ID: CWE-862
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Unbound
Software vendor:
NLnet Labs

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization in the unbound.service that listens on localhost on port 8953. A local user can send a specially crafted request and alter the server configuration.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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