CVE-2024-48992: High severity Needrestart Project Needrestart vulnerability
Last updated 20 November 2024
Other sources
Qualys discovered that needrestart, before version 3.8, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code as root by tricking needrestart into running the Ruby interpreter with an attacker-controlled RUBYLIB environment variable.
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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+deb12u3Fixed in 3.11-1 - 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 - Configuration
Edit /etc/needrestart/needrestart.conf and add $nrconf{interpscan} = 0; 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-2024-48992?
CVE-2024-48992 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for local attackers to execute arbitrary code as root.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48992?
To fix CVE-2024-48992, upgrade needrestart to version 3.8 or later.
What versions of needrestart are affected by CVE-2024-48992?
CVE-2024-48992 affects needrestart versions prior to 3.8, specifically versions 3.5-4+deb11u4, 3.6-4+deb12u2, and 3.7-3.1.
Can CVE-2024-48992 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2024-48992 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.
What impact does CVE-2024-48992 have on systems?
CVE-2024-48992 allows local attackers to gain root privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise.