RHSA-2024:9430: Low: nano security update

Published Nov 12, 2024
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Updated

GNU nano is a small and friendly text editor.Security Fix(es): 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) 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.

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64
redhat/nano<5.6.1-6.el9
5.6.1-6.el9
redhat/nano<5.6.1-6.el9
5.6.1-6.el9
redhat/nano-debuginfo<5.6.1-6.el9
5.6.1-6.el9
redhat/nano-debugsource<5.6.1-6.el9
5.6.1-6.el9
redhat/nano-debuginfo<5.6.1-6.el9
5.6.1-6.el9
redhat/nano-debugsource<5.6.1-6.el9
5.6.1-6.el9
redhat/nano<5.6.1-6.el9
5.6.1-6.el9
redhat/nano-debuginfo<5.6.1-6.el9
5.6.1-6.el9
redhat/nano-debugsource<5.6.1-6.el9
5.6.1-6.el9
redhat/nano<5.6.1-6.el9.aa
5.6.1-6.el9.aa
redhat/nano-debuginfo<5.6.1-6.el9.aa
5.6.1-6.el9.aa
redhat/nano-debugsource<5.6.1-6.el9.aa
5.6.1-6.el9.aa

Remediation

Event History

Nov 12, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·07:19 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2024:9430?

The severity of RHSA-2024:9430 is classified as low.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2024:9430?

To fix RHSA-2024:9430, update the nano package to version 5.6.1-6.el9 or later.

3

What vulnerability does RHSA-2024:9430 address?

RHSA-2024:9430 addresses a vulnerability that allows a malicious user to replace the emergency file with a symlink to a root-owned file by manipulating `chmod` and `chown` commands.

4

Which systems are affected by RHSA-2024:9430?

RHSA-2024:9430 affects multiple versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, including x86_64, IBM z Systems, Power little endian, and ARM 64.

5

What are the implications of the vulnerability in RHSA-2024:9430?

The implications of the vulnerability in RHSA-2024:9430 include potential unauthorized access to privileged files if exploited.

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