https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2024/q4/108: Local Privilege Escalations in needstart

Published Nov 19, 2024
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Updated

Affected Software

1 affected component
Qualys needrestart>=21.04
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-48990?

CVE-2024-48990 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability that allows local privilege escalation in needrestart.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-48990?

To fix CVE-2024-48990, you should update the needrestart software to the latest version provided by Qualys.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-48990?

CVE-2024-48990 affects all versions of the needrestart software prior to the patched release.

4

Is CVE-2024-48990 being actively exploited?

As of the latest advisory, there are no public reports of active exploitation of CVE-2024-48990.

5

What are the implications of CVE-2024-48990?

The implications of CVE-2024-48990 include unauthorized access to elevated privileges, potentially compromising system security.

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