Debian update for wpa

1) Untrusted search path

EUVDB-ID: #VU95458

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5290

CWE-ID: CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path. A local user in the netdev group or access to the dbus interface of wpa_supplicant can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.

Mitigation

Update wpa package to one of the following versions: 2:2.9.0-21+deb11u2, 2:2.10-12+deb12u2.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

wpa (Debian package): before 2:2.9.0-21+deb11u2

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:debian:wpa_debian_package:*:*:*:*:*:debian_linux:*:*

External links

https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2024/msg00151.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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.