USN-7059-2: OATH Toolkit vulnerability

Published Oct 17, 2024
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Updated

USN-7059-1 fixed a vulnerability in OATH Toolkit library. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 24.10. Original advisory details: Fabian Vogt discovered that OATH Toolkit incorrectly handled file permissions. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to overwrite root owned files, leading to a privilege escalation attack. (CVE-2024-47191)

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/liboath-dev<2.6.11-3ubuntu1
2.6.11-3ubuntu1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.10

Event History

Oct 17, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-7059-2?

The vulnerability addressed in USN-7059-2 is classified as potentially high severity due to its implications on file permissions in the OATH Toolkit.

2

How do I fix USN-7059-2?

To fix USN-7059-2, update the OATH Toolkit library to version 2.6.11-3ubuntu1 on Ubuntu 24.10.

3

What software is affected by USN-7059-2?

USN-7059-2 affects the liboath-dev package in Ubuntu 24.10.

4

Who discovered the vulnerability in USN-7059-2?

The vulnerability in USN-7059-2 was discovered by researcher Fabian Vogt.

5

What type of vulnerability is addressed in USN-7059-2?

USN-7059-2 addresses a vulnerability related to improper handling of file permissions in the OATH Toolkit.

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