CVE-2024-11003: OS Command Injection
Last updated 20 November 2024
Other sources
Qualys discovered that needrestart, before version 3.8, passes unsanitized data to a library (Modules::ScanDeps) which expects safe input. This could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands. Please see the related CVE-2024-10224 in Modules::ScanDeps.
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/needrestartto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6-4+deb12u2 - Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/needrestartto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.7-3.1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/needrestartto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.6-4+deb12u3Fixed in 3.11-1 - Configuration
Edit /etc/needrestart/needrestart.conf so that $nrconf{interpscan} = 0; appears after "# Disable interpreter scanners."
needrestart $nrconf{interpscan} = 0 - Operational
Reboot the system after editing /etc/needrestart/needrestart.conf
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-11003?
CVE-2024-11003 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11003?
To fix CVE-2024-11003, upgrade to needrestart version 3.8 or above.
What versions of needrestart are affected by CVE-2024-11003?
CVE-2024-11003 affects needrestart versions prior to 3.8, specifically 3.5-4+deb11u3, 3.6-4+deb12u1, and 3.7-3.1.
Who discovered CVE-2024-11003?
CVE-2024-11003 was discovered by the security firm Qualys.
What types of attacks can CVE-2024-11003 enable?
CVE-2024-11003 can enable local attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands through unsanitized input.