RHSA-2024:3980: Important: flatpak security update

Published Jun 18, 2024
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Updated

Flatpak is a system for building, distributing, and running sandboxed desktopapplications on Linux.Security Fix(es): flatpak: sandbox escape via RequestBackground portal (CVE-2024-32462) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSSscore, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer the CVE page(s)listed in the References section.

Affected Software

26 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support (for IBM z Systems)
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, big endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support for IBM Power, little endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support for IBM Power, big endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Scientific Computing
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop
redhat/flatpak<1.0.9-13.el7_9
1.0.9-13.el7_9
redhat/flatpak<1.0.9-13.el7_9
1.0.9-13.el7_9
redhat/flatpak-builder<1.0.0-13.el7_9
1.0.0-13.el7_9
redhat/flatpak-debuginfo<1.0.9-13.el7_9
1.0.9-13.el7_9
redhat/flatpak-devel<1.0.9-13.el7_9
1.0.9-13.el7_9
redhat/flatpak-libs<1.0.9-13.el7_9
1.0.9-13.el7_9
redhat/flatpak-builder<1.0.0-13.el7_9
1.0.0-13.el7_9
redhat/flatpak-debuginfo<1.0.9-13.el7_9
1.0.9-13.el7_9
redhat/flatpak-devel<1.0.9-13.el7_9
1.0.9-13.el7_9
redhat/flatpak-libs<1.0.9-13.el7_9
1.0.9-13.el7_9
redhat/flatpak<1.0.9-13.el7_9
1.0.9-13.el7_9
redhat/flatpak-builder<1.0.0-13.el7_9
1.0.0-13.el7_9
redhat/flatpak-debuginfo<1.0.9-13.el7_9
1.0.9-13.el7_9
redhat/flatpak-devel<1.0.9-13.el7_9
1.0.9-13.el7_9
redhat/flatpak-libs<1.0.9-13.el7_9
1.0.9-13.el7_9

Remediation

Event History

Jun 18, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·10:02 AM
Apr 11, 2025
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·01:09 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2024:3980?

The severity of RHSA-2024:3980 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2024:3980?

To fix RHSA-2024:3980, update the flatpak package to version 1.0.9-13.el7_9 or later.

3

What vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2024:3980?

RHSA-2024:3980 addresses a sandbox escape vulnerability via the RequestBackground portal (CVE-2024-32462).

4

Which systems are affected by RHSA-2024:3980?

RHSA-2024:3980 affects various versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, including server and workstation editions.

5

What should I monitor after applying the fix for RHSA-2024:3980?

After applying the fix for RHSA-2024:3980, continue to monitor for any unusual behavior in applications running under Flatpak.

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