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CVE-2024-0638: Privilege escalation in mk_oracle plugins

First published: Fri Mar 22 2024(Updated: )

Least privilege violation in the Checkmk agent plugins mk_oracle, mk_oracle.ps1, and mk_oracle_crs before Checkmk 2.3.0b4 (beta), 2.2.0p24, 2.1.0p41 and 2.0.0 (EOL) allows local users to escalate privileges.

Credit: security@checkmk.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Checkmk NagVis<=2.0.0
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-b1
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-b2
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-b3
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-b4
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-b5
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-b6
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-b7
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-b8
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-b9
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p1
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p10
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p11
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p12
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p13
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p14
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p15
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p16
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p17
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p18
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p19
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p2
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p20
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p21
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p22
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p23
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p24
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p25
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p26
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p27
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p28
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p29
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p3
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p30
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p31
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p32
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p33
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p34
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p35
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p36
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p37
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p38
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p39
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p4
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p40
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p5
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p6
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p7
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p8
Checkmk NagVis=2.1.0-p9
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-b1
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-b2
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-b3
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-b4
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-b5
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-b6
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-b7
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-b8
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-i1
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p1
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p10
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p11
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p12
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p13
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p14
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p15
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p16
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p17
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p18
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p19
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p2
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p20
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p21
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p22
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p23
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p3
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p4
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p5
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p6
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p7
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p8
Checkmk NagVis=2.2.0-p9
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0-b1
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0-b2
Checkmk NagVis=2.3.0-b3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-0638?

    CVE-2024-0638 is considered a local privilege escalation vulnerability, which can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or system privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-0638?

    To fix CVE-2024-0638, upgrade the Checkmk software to versions 2.3.0b4 or 2.2.0p24 or later.

  • What versions of Checkmk are affected by CVE-2024-0638?

    CVE-2024-0638 affects Checkmk versions up to and including 2.2.0p23, 2.1.0p41, and 2.0.0.

  • Can CVE-2024-0638 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2024-0638 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability, so it cannot be exploited remotely.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2024-0638?

    Local users with access to the vulnerable versions of Checkmk are impacted by CVE-2024-0638.

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