CVE-2024-28085

CVE-2024-28085 is a low-severity vulnerability in Kernel Util-linux with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-150.

Key facts

• Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25252
• Weakness: CWE-150
• Affected product: Kernel Util-linux
• Published: 2024-03-27
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

wall in util-linux through 2.40, often installed with setgid tty permissions, allows escape sequences to be sent to other users' terminals through argv. (Specifically, escape sequences received from stdin are blocked, but escape sequences received from argv are not blocked.) There may be plausible scenarios where this leads to account takeover.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28085?

wall in util-linux through 2.40, often installed with setgid tty permissions, allows escape sequences to be sent to other users' terminals through argv. (Specifically, escape sequences received from stdin are blocked, but escape sequences received from argv are not blocked.) There may be plausible scenarios where this leads to account takeover.

How severe is CVE-2024-28085?

CVE-2024-28085 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-28085 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28085?

CVE-2024-28085 primarily affects Kernel Util-linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28085?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-28085 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28085 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25252.

When was CVE-2024-28085 published?

CVE-2024-28085 was published on 2024-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/27/5
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/27/6
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/27/7
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/27/8
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/27/9
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/28/1
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/28/2
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/28/3
• https://github.com/skyler-ferrante/CVE-2024-28085
• https://github.com/util-linux/util-linux/security/advisories/GHSA-xv2h-c6ww-mrjq
• https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/04/msg00005.html
• https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/utils/util-linux/
• https://people.rit.edu/sjf5462/6831711781/wall_2_27_2024.txt
• https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240531-0003/
• https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/27/5
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/35
• https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-082556.html
• https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-202008.html

Affected products (2)

• cpe:2.3:a:kernel:util-linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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