CVE-2024-23301
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.29%
Last modified
CVE-2024-23301 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Relax-and-Recover (aka ReaR) through 2.7 creates a world-readable initrd when using GRUB_RESCUE=y. This allows local attackers to gain access to system secrets otherwise only readable by root.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Relax-and-Recover (aka ReaR) through 2.7 creates a world-readable initrd when using GRUB_RESCUE=y. This allows local attackers to gain access to system secrets otherwise only readable by root.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Relax-And-Recover | Relax-And-Recover | <= 2.7 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise | 15.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 9.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 39 |
References
- https://github.com/rear/rear/issues/3122Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/rear/rear/pull/3123Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/rear/rear/issues/3122Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/rear/rear/pull/3123Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-23301?
Relax-and-Recover (aka ReaR) through 2.7 creates a world-readable initrd when using GRUB_RESCUE=y. This allows local attackers to gain access to system secrets otherwise only readable by root.
How severe is CVE-2024-23301?
CVE-2024-23301 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23301?
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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