Debian update for plasma-workspace
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-36041 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-862 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Debian Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system plasma-workspace (Debian package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Debian |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Missing Authorization
EUVDB-ID: #VU91047
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36041
CWE-ID:
CWE-862 - Missing Authorization
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization in the ksmserver component. A local user can use the session restore feature to execute arbitrary code as the user on the next boot.
Update plasma-workspace package to one of the following versions: 4:5.20.5-6+deb11u1, 4:5.27.5-2+deb12u2.
Vulnerable software versionsDebian Linux: All versions
plasma-workspace (Debian package): before 4:5.27.5-2+deb12u2
External linkshttp://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2024/msg00134.html
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.
