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CVE-2024-6714

Canonical Ubuntu Desktop Provision path traversal

8.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.26%
  1. Published23 Jul 2024

Description

An issue was discovered in provd before version 0.1.5 with a setuid binary, which allows a local attacker to escalate their privilege.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Canonical Ubuntu Desktop Provision< 0.1.5

Remediation

Fixed in
Canonical Ubuntu Desktop Provision≥ 0.1.5

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-6714 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-6714 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.26%.

How severe is CVE-2024-6714?

CVE-2024-6714 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-6714?

Affected products include Canonical Ubuntu Desktop Provision.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6714?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Canonical Ubuntu Desktop Provision 0.1.5 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.