CVE-2024-23301

MEDIUM

Published Jan 12, 2024 Modified Dec 10, 2025 CWE-276

Description

Relax-and-Recover (aka ReaR) through 2.7 creates a world-readable initrd when using GRUB_RESCUE=y. This allows local attackers to gain access to system secrets otherwise only readable by root.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
relax-and-recover	relax-and-recover	< 2.7
suse	linux_enterprise	All
redhat	enterprise_linux	All
redhat	enterprise_linux	All
fedoraproject	fedora	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/rear/rear/issues/3122 https://github.com/rear/rear/pull/3123 https://github.com/rear/rear/issues/3122 https://github.com/rear/rear/pull/3123

Exploits

https://github.com/rear/rear/issues/3122 https://github.com/rear/rear/issues/3122

Other References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23301? +

Relax-and-Recover (aka ReaR) through 2.7 creates a world-readable initrd when using GRUB_RESCUE=y. This allows local attackers to gain access to system secrets otherwise only readable by root. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-23301? +

CVE-2024-23301 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23301? +

CVE-2024-23301 affects products from fedoraproject, redhat, relax-and-recover, suse, specifically: enterprise_linux, fedora, linux_enterprise, relax-and-recover. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-23301? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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