RHSA-2024:6986: Low: nano security update
First published: Tue Sep 24 2024(Updated: )
GNU nano is a small and friendly text editor.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> nano: running `chmod` and `chown` on the filename allows malicious user to replace the emergency file with a malicious symlink to a root-owned file (CVE-2024-5742)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/nano | <2.9.8-3.el8_10 | 2.9.8-3.el8_10 |
| redhat/nano | <2.9.8-3.el8_10 | 2.9.8-3.el8_10 |
| redhat/nano-debuginfo | <2.9.8-3.el8_10 | 2.9.8-3.el8_10 |
| redhat/nano-debugsource | <2.9.8-3.el8_10 | 2.9.8-3.el8_10 |
| redhat/nano-debuginfo | <2.9.8-3.el8_10 | 2.9.8-3.el8_10 |
| redhat/nano-debugsource | <2.9.8-3.el8_10 | 2.9.8-3.el8_10 |
| redhat/nano | <2.9.8-3.el8_10 | 2.9.8-3.el8_10 |
| redhat/nano-debuginfo | <2.9.8-3.el8_10 | 2.9.8-3.el8_10 |
| redhat/nano-debugsource | <2.9.8-3.el8_10 | 2.9.8-3.el8_10 |
| redhat/nano | <2.9.8-3.el8_10.aa | 2.9.8-3.el8_10.aa |
| redhat/nano-debuginfo | <2.9.8-3.el8_10.aa | 2.9.8-3.el8_10.aa |
| redhat/nano-debugsource | <2.9.8-3.el8_10.aa | 2.9.8-3.el8_10.aa |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for IBM z Systems |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2024:6986?
The severity of RHSA-2024:6986 is classified as low.
How do I fix RHSA-2024:6986?
To fix RHSA-2024:6986, update the nano package to version 2.9.8-3.el8_10 or later.
What vulnerability is addressed by RHSA-2024:6986?
RHSA-2024:6986 addresses a vulnerability where malicious users could exploit permissions on emergency files, allowing potential symlink attacks.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2024:6986?
RHSA-2024:6986 affects various architectures of Red Hat Enterprise Linux such as x86_64, ARM 64, Power, and IBM z Systems.
Is there a known exploit for RHSA-2024:6986?
As of now, there is no public information indicating a known exploit specifically for RHSA-2024:6986.
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