Vulnerability · Published Jul 23, 2024 · Assigned by canonical
CVE-2024-6714
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Ubuntu Desktop Provision from Canonical Ltd.. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 18% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 81.8% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
An issue was discovered in provd before version 0.1.5 with a setuid binary, which allows a local attacker to escalate their privilege.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu:24.04:LTS | provd | 0.1.2+24.04 | USN-6912-1 |
| Ubuntu:24.04:LTS | provd | 0.1.2+24.04 | UBUNTU-CVE-2024-6714 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical Ltd. | Ubuntu Desktop Provision | 0 – before 0.1.5 |
Weakness: CWE-73 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H