CVE-2025-0374
Pi Viola etcupdate Etcupdate Version Preservation Vulnerability
Description
When etcupdate encounters conflicts while merging files, it saves a version containing conflict markers in /var/db/etcupdate/conflicts. This version does not preserve the mode of the input file, and is world-readable. This applies to files that would normally have restricted visibility, such as /etc/master.passwd. An unprivileged local user may be able to read encrypted root and user passwords from the temporary master.passwd file created in /var/db/etcupdate/conflicts. This is possible only when conflicts within the password file arise during an update, and the unprotected file is deleted when conflicts are resolved.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 30, 2025, 5:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 7, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
2.8
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-0374.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-25:03.etcupdate.asc | |
| https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250207-0007/ |
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Feb. 07, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250207-0007/ -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Feb. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 30, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description When etcupdate encounters conflicts while merging files, it saves a version containing conflict markers in /var/db/etcupdate/conflicts. This version does not preserve the mode of the input file, and is world-readable. This applies to files that would normally have restricted visibility, such as /etc/master.passwd. An unprivileged local user may be able to read encrypted root and user passwords from the temporary master.passwd file created in /var/db/etcupdate/conflicts. This is possible only when conflicts within the password file arise during an update, and the unprotected file is deleted when conflicts are resolved. Added CWE CWE-732 Added Reference https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-25:03.etcupdate.asc
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-0374 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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