CVE-2024-9576 Improper access control in Linux Workbooth Distro
Attackers can escalate privileges to root by manipulating network configuration scripts in Linux Workbooth Distro.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-9576?
CVE-2024-9576 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Workbooth, published on 7 Oct 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Vulnerability in Distro Linux Workbooth v2.5 that allows to escalate privileges to the root user by manipulating the network configuration script.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-9576?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Workbooth Project Workbooth.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9576?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-9576 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-9576 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-9576 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h8cp-m3hw-6297.