SB2024072627 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for cups
Published: July 26, 2024 Updated: February 7, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024072627
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) UNIX symbolic link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35235)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and make it world-writable.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in privilege escalation.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.