CVE-2024-2905
Rpm-Ostree WorldReadable Shadow File Permissions
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.
INFO
Published Date :
April 25, 2024, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 29, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2024-2905
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the rpm-ostree and/or rpm-ostree-libs packages.
- Follow vendor guidance for updates.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2024-2905 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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CVE-2024-2905 vulnerability over time.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 29, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2025:4872 -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3401 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3823 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-2905 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2271585 Added Reference https://github.com/coreos/rpm-ostree/security/advisories/GHSA-2m76-cwhg-7wv6 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 12, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference Red Hat, Inc. https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3823 [No types assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 28, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference Red Hat, Inc. https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3401 [No types assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 25, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added Reference Red Hat, Inc. https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-2905 [No types assigned] Added Reference Red Hat, Inc. https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2271585 [No types assigned] Added Reference Red Hat, Inc. https://github.com/coreos/rpm-ostree/security/advisories/GHSA-2m76-cwhg-7wv6 [No types assigned] Added CWE Red Hat, Inc. CWE-732 Added CVSS V3.1 Red Hat, Inc. AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N