#VU101024 Improper Output Neutralization for Logs in tuned (Red Hat package) - CVE-2024-52337

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101024

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Red Hat Inc.

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

tuned (Red Hat package): 2.0.2 - 2.24.0

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External links
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2324541
http://github.com/redhat-performance/tuned/releases/tag/v2.24.1
http://github.com/advisories/GHSA-8c3c-gvf8-p7v2

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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.