CVE-2024-58250: Critical severity pppd vulnerability
Published Apr 22, 2025
·Updated
The passprompt plugin in pppd in ppp before 2.5.2 mishandles privileges.
Affected Software
1 affected component
pppd pppd<2.5.2
Event History
Apr 22, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-58250?
CVE-2024-58250 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to mishandle privileges.
2
What software versions are affected by CVE-2024-58250?
CVE-2024-58250 affects the pppd versions prior to 2.5.2.
3
How do I fix CVE-2024-58250?
To fix CVE-2024-58250, you should upgrade pppd to version 2.5.2 or later.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2024-58250?
The impact of CVE-2024-58250 includes potential privilege escalation due to mishandling of user privileges.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-58250?
Currently, there is no documented workaround for CVE-2024-58250; upgrading to a fixed version is recommended.