#VU101888 Input validation error in qt5-qtbase - CVE-2024-33861

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101888

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-33861

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
qt5-qtbase
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Qt Group

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified error. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

qt5-qtbase: before 6.8.1

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External links
https://www.openeuler.org/en/security/security-bulletins/detail/?id=openEuler-SA-2024-2572

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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.