CVE-2024-0638
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.19%
Last modified
CVE-2024-0638 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Least privilege violation in the Checkmk agent plugins mk_oracle, mk_oracle.ps1, and mk_oracle_crs before Checkmk 2.3.0b4 (beta), 2.2.0p24, 2.1.0p41 and 2.0.0 (EOL) allows local users to escalate privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Least privilege violation in the Checkmk agent plugins mk_oracle, mk_oracle.ps1, and mk_oracle_crs before Checkmk 2.3.0b4 (beta), 2.2.0p24, 2.1.0p41 and 2.0.0 (EOL) allows local users to escalate privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmk | Checkmk | <= 2.0.0 | — |
| Checkmk | Checkmk | 2.1.0 | — |
| Checkmk | Checkmk | 2.2.0 | — |
| Checkmk | Checkmk | 2.3.0 | B1 |
References
- https://checkmk.com/werk/16232Vendor Advisory
- https://checkmk.com/werk/16232Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-0638?
Least privilege violation in the Checkmk agent plugins mk_oracle, mk_oracle.ps1, and mk_oracle_crs before Checkmk 2.3.0b4 (beta), 2.2.0p24, 2.1.0p41 and 2.0.0 (EOL) allows local users to escalate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-0638?
CVE-2024-0638 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0638?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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