CVE-2025-54389: AIDE improper output neutralization vulnerability
A flaw was discovered an improper output neutralization vulnerability in AIDE, an advanced intrusion detection system. An attacker can craft a malicious filename by including terminal escape sequences to hide the addition or removal of the file from the report and/or tamper with the log output. A local user might exploit this to bypass the AIDE detection of malicious files. Additionally the output of extended attribute key names and symbolic links targets are also not properly neutralized.
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AIDE is an advanced intrusion detection environment. Prior to version 0.19.2, there is an improper output neutralization vulnerability in AIDE. An attacker can craft a malicious filename by including terminal escape sequences to hide the addition or removal of the file from the report and/or tamper with the log output. A local user might exploit this to bypass the AIDE detection of malicious files. Additionally the output of extended attribute key names and symbolic links targets are also not properly neutralized. This issue has been patched in version 0.19.2. A workaround involves configuring AIDE to write the report output to a regular file, redirecting stdout to a regular file, or redirecting the log output written to stderr to a regular file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-54389?
CVE-2025-54389 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for abuse through crafted filenames.
How do I fix CVE-2025-54389?
To mitigate CVE-2025-54389, upgrade AIDE to version 0.19.2 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-54389?
CVE-2025-54389 is classified as an improper output neutralization vulnerability.
Which versions of AIDE are affected by CVE-2025-54389?
AIDE versions prior to 0.19.2 are affected by CVE-2025-54389.
Can CVE-2025-54389 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2025-54389 can allow attackers to hide file changes, potentially leading to unauthorized file access.