Arch Linux update for xz
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-3094 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-506 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software |
Arch Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system xz Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Arch Linux |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
1) Embedded malicious code (backdoor)
EUVDB-ID: #VU87917
Risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-3094
CWE-ID:
CWE-506 - Embedded Malicious Code
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the application.
The vulnerability exists due to presence of embedded malicious functionality in the application code (aka backdoor) that allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Update the affected package xz to version 5.6.1-2.
Vulnerable software versionsArch Linux: All versions
xz: before 5.6.1-2
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://security.archlinux.org/advisory/ASA-202403-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
