gsd-2024-2905
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2024-04-03 05:02
Details
A security vulnerability has been discovered within rpm-ostree, pertaining to the /etc/shadow file in default builds having the world-readable bit enabled. This issue arises from the default permissions being set at a higher level than recommended, potentially exposing sensitive authentication data to unauthorized access.
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      "exploitCode": "unknown",
      "remediation": "unknown",
      "reportConfidence": "confirmed",
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