CVE-2024-48990
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CVE-2024-48990 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Qualys discovered that needrestart, before version 3.8, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code as root by tricking needrestart into running the Python interpreter with an attacker-controlled PYTHONPATH environment variable.. EPSS estimates a 19.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Qualys discovered that needrestart, before version 3.8, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code as root by tricking needrestart into running the Python interpreter with an attacker-controlled PYTHONPATH environment variable.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Needrestart Project | Needrestart | < 3.8 |
References
- https://www.qualys.com/2024/11/19/needrestart/needrestart.txtThird Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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