Vulnerability Description
guix-daemon in GNU Guix before 5ab3c4c allows privilege escalation because build outputs are accessible by local users before file metadata concerns (e.g., for setuid and setgid programs) are properly addressed. The vulnerability can be remediated within the product via certain pull, reconfigure, and restart actions. Both 5ab3c4c and 5582241 are needed to resolve the vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/guix.git/commit/?id=558224140dab669cabdaebabff
- https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/guix.git/commit/?id=5ab3c4c1e43ebb637551223791
- https://guix.gnu.org/en/blog/2024/build-user-takeover-vulnerability/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/11/msg00016.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-52867?
CVE-2024-52867 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). guix-daemon in GNU Guix before 5ab3c4c allows privilege escalation because build outputs are accessible by local users before file metadata concerns (e.g., for setuid and setgid programs) are properly...
How severe is CVE-2024-52867?
CVE-2024-52867 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-52867?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.