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CVE-2024-25940

6.3 · MEDIUM

`bhyveload -h <host-path>` may be used to grant loader access to the <host-path> directory tree on the host.

Published Feb 15, 2024CWE-922EPSS 0.51%

Overview

CVE-2024-25940 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 15, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

`bhyveload -h <host-path>` may be used to grant loader access to the <host-path> directory tree on the host. Affected versions of bhyveload(8) do not make any attempt to restrict loader's access to <host-path>, allowing the loader to read any file the host user has access to. In the bhyveload(8) model, the host supplies a userboot.so to boot with, but the loader scripts generally come from the guest image. A maliciously crafted script could be used to exfiltrate sensitive data from the host accessible to the user running bhyhveload(8), which is often the system root.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refsecurity.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-24:01.bhyveload.ascRefsecurity.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240419-0004/Refsecurity.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-24:01.bhyveload.ascRefsecurity.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240419-0004/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-25940?

CVE-2024-25940 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 15, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-25940?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-25940?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-25940?

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