Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in the cockpit package. This flaw allows an authenticated user to kill any process when enabling the pam_env's user_readenv option, which leads to a denial of service (DoS) attack.
CVSS Score
3.2
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:L
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9325
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-6126
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2292897
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-6126
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2292897
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-6126?
CVE-2024-6126 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.2 (LOW). A flaw was found in the cockpit package. This flaw allows an authenticated user to kill any process when enabling the pam_env's user_readenv option, which leads to a denial of service (DoS) attack.
How severe is CVE-2024-6126?
CVE-2024-6126 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-6126?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.