CVE-2024-28829: Privilege escalation in mk_informix plugin
Published Aug 20, 2024
·Updated
Least privilege violation and reliance on untrusted inputs in the mkinformix Checkmk agent plugin before Checkmk 2.3.0p12, 2.2.0p32, 2.1.0p47 and 2.0.0 (EOL) allows local users to escalate privileges.
Affected Software
116 affected components
CheckMK Checkmk=2.0.0
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-b1
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-b2
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-b3
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-b4
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-b5
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-b6
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-b7
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-b8
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-b9
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p1
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p10
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p11
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p12
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p13
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p14
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p15
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p16
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p17
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p18
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p19
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p2
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p20
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p21
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p22
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p23
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p24
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p25
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p26
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p27
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p28
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p29
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p3
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p30
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p31
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p32
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p33
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p34
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p35
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p36
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p37
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p38
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p39
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p4
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p40
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p41
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p42
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p43
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p44
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p45
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p46
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p5
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p6
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p7
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p8
CheckMK Checkmk=2.1.0-p9
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-b1
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-b2
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-b3
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-b4
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-b5
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-b6
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-b7
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-b8
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-i1
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p1
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p10
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p11
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p12
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p13
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p14
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p15
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p16
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p17
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p18
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p19
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p2
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p20
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p21
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p22
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p23
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p24
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p25
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p26
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p27
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p28
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p29
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p3
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p30
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p31
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p4
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p5
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p6
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p7
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p8
CheckMK Checkmk=2.2.0-p9
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-b1
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-b2
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-b3
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-b4
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-b5
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-b6
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p1
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p10
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p11
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p2
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p3
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p4
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p5
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p6
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p7
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p8
CheckMK Checkmk=2.3.0-p9
Event History
Aug 20, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:29 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:29 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-28829?
CVE-2024-28829 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to least privilege violation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-28829?
To resolve CVE-2024-28829, upgrade to Checkmk versions 2.3.0p12 or later, 2.2.0p32 or later, or 2.1.0p47 or later.
3
What are the affected versions in CVE-2024-28829?
CVE-2024-28829 affects Checkmk versions 2.0.0, 2.1.0, 2.2.0, and versions before 2.3.0p12.
4
Who is at risk for CVE-2024-28829?
Local users with access to the vulnerable Checkmk agent plugin are at risk of privilege escalation due to CVE-2024-28829.
5
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-28829?
CVE-2024-28829 involves a least privilege violation and reliance on untrusted inputs in the mk_informix Checkmk agent plugin.