Fast Datapath for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for tuned



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2024-52337
CVE-2024-52336
CWE-ID CWE-117
CWE-94
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Fast Datapath (for RHEL for ARM 64)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Fast Datapath (for IBM z Systems)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Fast Datapath (for RHEL Server for IBM Power LE)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Fast Datapath
Client/Desktop applications / File managers, FTP clients

tuned (Red Hat package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Red Hat Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper Output Neutralization for Logs

EUVDB-ID: #VU101024

Risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-52337

CWE-ID: CWE-117 - Improper Output Neutralization for Logs

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to spoof contents of log files.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when handling log API method parameters from the D-Bus interface. A local user can pass specially crafted input into the log file and spoof its content.


Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Fast Datapath (for RHEL for ARM 64): 8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Fast Datapath (for IBM z Systems): 8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Fast Datapath (for RHEL Server for IBM Power LE): 8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Fast Datapath: 8

tuned (Red Hat package): before 2.24.0-2.1.20240819gitc082797f.el8fdp

CPE2.3 External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0880


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.

2) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU101026

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: [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:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-52336

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the instance_create() D-Bus function. A local user can execute arbitrary script with root privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Fast Datapath (for RHEL for ARM 64): 8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Fast Datapath (for IBM z Systems): 8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Fast Datapath (for RHEL Server for IBM Power LE): 8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Fast Datapath: 8

tuned (Red Hat package): before 2.24.0-2.1.20240819gitc082797f.el8fdp

CPE2.3 External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0880


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.



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