SB2024110644 - Gentoo update for Flatpak
Published: November 6, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024110644
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) UNIX symbolic link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-42472)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue when mounting persistent directories. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link and escape sandbox.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.