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Advisory 2024-0279 - Linux "Shim": Vulnerability allows complete control

Date

2024-02-09

State

2024-10-10

Risk*

Damage: HIGH
Attack Probability: MEDIUM

Attack

An anonymous attacker from the adjacent network can exploit a vulnerability in the "Shim" component of the Linux systems to take control of an affected system.

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* The probability of an attack is determined by the attacker's motivation, the necessary expend and the possibilities for an attack. The damage probability is determined by the expend needed to resolute the attack and probable indirecte consequences of an attack for business processes. Telekom Security assumes worst case scenarios.

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