ALBA-2021:1099 NetworkManager bug fix and enhancement update
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Check this codebase for ALBA-2021:1099 and fix it if it is affected.
What it is: ALBA-2021:1099 is a vulnerability in NetworkManager-libnm-devel, published on 6 Apr 2021.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of ALBA-2021:1099 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Affected product: NetworkManager-libnm-devel. No package-level version data is available, so check the vendor advisory linked from the reference page.
Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.
Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/ALBA-2021-1099/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/ALBA-2021-1099/index.md)
NetworkManager fails to initialize interfaces on first boot, potentially disrupting network connectivity for system administrators.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- Available
What is ALBA-2021:1099?
ALBA-2021:1099 is a vulnerability in NetworkManager-libnm-devel, published on 6 Apr 2021.
Official description
NetworkManager is a system network service that manages network devices and connections, attempting to keep active network connectivity when available. Its capabilities include managing Ethernet, wireless, mobile broadband (WWAN), and PPPoE devices, as well as providing VPN integration with a variety of different VPN services.
Bug Fix(es) and Enhancement(s):
- NetworkManager doesn't initialize an interface, reports startup complete when booting for the first time (BZ#1940071)
Which versions are affected by ALBA-2021:1099?
Linux distribution packages (1)
NetworkManager-libnm-devel AlmaLinux:8 | All versions | 1:1.26.0-14.el8_3 |
How do I fix ALBA-2021:1099?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is ALBA-2021:1099 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of ALBA-2021:1099 in the wild and no public exploit code.