CVE-2024-38428
First published: Sun Jun 16 2024(Updated: )
GNU Wget could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by the mishandling of semicolons in the userinfo subcomponent of a URI. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to perform unauthorized actions.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/wget | <=1.21-1+deb11u1<=1.21.3-1 | 1.24.5-2 |
| redhat/wget 1.24.5 | <10 | 10 |
| Wget | <=1.24.5 |
Remedy
https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/wget.git/commit/?id=ed0c7c7e0e8f7298352646b2fd6e06a11e242ace
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Reference Links
- https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/wget.git/commit/?id=ed0c7c7e0e8f7298352646b2fd6e06a11e242ace
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-wget/2024-06/msg00005.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-38428
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-38428
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2292840
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2292839
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2292841
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4998
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5299
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6208
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6192
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6438
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2292836
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-38428
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38428
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-38428
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7182403 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38428?
CVE-2024-38428 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized actions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38428?
To fix CVE-2024-38428, upgrade to a patched version of Wget, specifically 1.24.5-2 or higher for Debian and 10 or higher for Red Hat.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-38428?
CVE-2024-38428 affects GNU Wget versions up to and including 1.24.5 on various platforms, including Debian and Red Hat.
Can CVE-2024-38428 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-38428 can be exploited by remote authenticated attackers through specially crafted requests.
What happens if CVE-2024-38428 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2024-38428 may allow attackers to bypass security restrictions and perform unauthorized actions.
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