RHSA-2024:9325: Low: cockpit security update
Cockpit enables users to administer GNU/Linux servers using a web browser. It offers network configuration, log inspection, diagnostic reports, SELinux troubleshooting, interactive command-line sessions, and more.Security Fix(es): cockpit: Authenticated user can kill any process when enabling pamenv's userreadenv option (CVE-2024-6126) 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.Additional Changes:For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5 Release Notes linked from the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What security risks are associated with RHSA-2024:9325?
RHSA-2024:9325 addresses vulnerabilities in Cockpit that allow authenticated users to terminate any process on the server, potentially disrupting services.
How can I mitigate the vulnerabilities identified in RHSA-2024:9325?
To mitigate the vulnerabilities in RHSA-2024:9325, you should update to the fixed Cockpit package version 323.1-1.el9_5.
Which versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux are affected by RHSA-2024:9325?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64, Power, IBM z Systems, and ARM 64 are affected by RHSA-2024:9325.
What specific Cockpit package needs to be updated in response to RHSA-2024:9325?
The Cockpit package, specifically version 323.1-1.el9_5, must be updated to resolve the vulnerabilities in RHSA-2024:9325.
Are there any additional components related to Cockpit that require updating due to RHSA-2024:9325?
Yes, related packages such as cockpit-bridge, cockpit-pcp, and cockpit-ws also need to be updated to version 323.1-1.el9_5.