CVE-2024-45289 (CVSS 7.5)

Description

The fetch(3) library uses environment variables for passing certain information, including the revocation file pathname. The environment variable name used by fetch(1) to pass the filename to the library was incorrect, in effect ignoring the option. Fetch would still connect to a host presenting a certificate included in the revocation file passed to the --crl option.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-665 CWE-665

References

Other References

https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-24:18.ctl.asc https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250110-0001/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45289? +

The fetch(3) library uses environment variables for passing certain information, including the revocation file pathname. The environment variable name used by fetch(1) to pass the filename to the library was incorrect, in effect ignoring the option. Fetch would still connect to a host presenting a certificate included in the revocation file passed to the --crl option. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-45289? +

CVE-2024-45289 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-45289? +

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