CVE-2024-2905
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Description
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.
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
6.2
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Deferred
Source identifier
Published
2024-04-25 18:15:08.037000
Last modified
2026-11-07 14:17:01.237000
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