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Oracle Linux: CVE-2024-2905: ELSA-2024-3823: rpm-ostree security update (MODERATE) (Multiple Advisories)

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Oracle Linux: CVE-2024-2905: ELSA-2024-3823: rpm-ostree security update (MODERATE) (Multiple Advisories)

Severity
5
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N)
Published
04/09/2024
Created
06/14/2024
Added
06/12/2024
Modified
12/05/2024

Description

A security vulnerability has been discovered within rpm-ostree, pertaining to the /etc/shadow file in default builds having the world-readable bit enabled. This issue arises from the default permissions being set at a higher level than recommended, potentially exposing sensitive authentication data to unauthorized access.

Solution(s)

  • oracle-linux-upgrade-rpm-ostree
  • oracle-linux-upgrade-rpm-ostree-libs

References

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