Untrusted search path in wpasupplicant (Ubuntu package) - CVE-2024-5290
Published: August 7, 2024 / Updated: February 7, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU95458
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5290
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vendor: Canonical Ltd.
Affected software:
wpasupplicant (Ubuntu package)
wpasupplicant (Ubuntu package)
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path. A local user in the netdev group or access to the dbus interface of wpa_supplicant can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-5290
Install updates from vendor's website.