CVE-2024-48990
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Nov 19, 2024
Updated: Dec 3, 2024
CWE ID 427
Summary
CVE-2024-48990 is a newly discovered vulnerability affecting Qualys' needrestart software before version 3.8. This issue enables local attackers to execute arbitrary code as the root user by manipulating the Python interpreter through a crafted PYTHONPATH environment variable. By tricking needrestart into using the attacker-supplied path, they can gain elevated privileges and potentially compromise the system. The vulnerability poses a significant threat and requires immediate attention from users to patch their systems against this exploit.
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