CVE-2024-6714
CVE-2024-6714 is a high-severity vulnerability in Canonical Ubuntu Desktop Provision with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-73.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47753
- Weakness: CWE-73
- Affected product: Canonical Ubuntu Desktop Provision
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-6714?
- An issue was discovered in provd before version 0.1.5 with a setuid binary, which allows a local attacker to escalate their privilege.
- How severe is CVE-2024-6714?
- CVE-2024-6714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-6714 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-6714?
- CVE-2024-6714 affects Canonical Ubuntu Desktop Provision. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-6714?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-6714 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-6714 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47753.
- When was CVE-2024-6714 published?
- CVE-2024-6714 was published on 2024-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/provd/+bug/2071574
- https://github.com/canonical/ubuntu-desktop-provision/commit/8d9086de0f82894ff27a9e429ff4f45231020092
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-6714
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:canonical:ubuntu_desktop_provision:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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