Nano: running `chmod` and `chown` on the filename allows malicious user to replace the emergency file with a malicious symlink to a root-owned file — CVE-2024-5742
Date
Source
MSRC
MSRC
Vendor
Microsoft
Microsoft
Threat
medium
medium
CVSS
6.7
6.7
Summary
Advisory CVE-2024-5742. Nano: running `chmod` and `chown` on the filename allows malicious user to replace the emergency file with a malicious symlink to a… Vendor: Microsoft. Source: MSRC. Threat: medium. CVSS 6.7. See the official…
What to do
General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):
- Review exposure and plan remediation based on risk and environment.
- Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
- Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
- Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.