Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support update for flatpak

1) Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command

EUVDB-ID: #VU88827

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-32462

CWE-ID: CWE-88 - Argument Injection or Modification

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when handling CLI arguments in the RequestBackground portal. A malicious application can escape sandbox via a specially crafted arguments and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.6

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS: 8.6

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 8.6

flatpak (Red Hat package): before 1.8.7-2.el8_6

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_for_ibm_power_le_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_tus:8.6:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_aus:8.6:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3969

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.