7.8
CWE
732
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-22029: tomcat packaging allows for escalation to root from tomcat user

First published: Wed Oct 16 2024(Updated: )

Insecure permissions in the packaging of tomcat allow local users that win a race during package installation to escalate to root

Credit: meissner@suse.de

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Tomcat

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-22029?

    CVE-2024-22029 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of local root escalation when exploiting insecure permissions during package installation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-22029?

    To fix CVE-2024-22029, ensure that proper file permissions are set during the installation of Apache Tomcat to prevent unauthorized access by local users.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-22029?

    CVE-2024-22029 affects users of Apache Tomcat who install the software with insecure permissions, potentially allowing local users to exploit the vulnerability.

  • What versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2024-22029?

    CVE-2024-22029 can affect all versions of Apache Tomcat that do not enforce secure permission settings during package installation.

  • Can CVE-2024-22029 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2024-22029 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability and cannot be exploited remotely, as it requires local access during package installation.

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