Vulnerability Description
Relax-and-Recover (aka ReaR) through 2.7 creates a world-readable initrd when using GRUB_RESCUE=y. This allows local attackers to gain access to system secrets otherwise only readable by root.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Relax-And-Recover | Relax-And-Recover | <= 2.7 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise | 15.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 39 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/rear/rear/issues/3122ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/rear/rear/pull/3123PatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/02/msg00003.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://github.com/rear/rear/issues/3122ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/rear/rear/pull/3123PatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/02/msg00003.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/12/msg00011.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-23301?
CVE-2024-23301 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Relax-and-Recover (aka ReaR) through 2.7 creates a world-readable initrd when using GRUB_RESCUE=y. This allows local attackers to gain access to system secrets otherwise only readable by root.
How severe is CVE-2024-23301?
CVE-2024-23301 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-23301?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Relax-And-Recover Relax-And-Recover, Suse Linux Enterprise, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora.