Summary
The rpm-ostree tool binds together the RPM packaging model with the OSTree model of bootable file system trees. It provides commands that can be used both on client systems and on server-side composes. The rpm-ostree-client package provides commands for client systems to perform upgrades and rollbacks.
Security Fix(es):
* rpm-ostree: world-readable /etc/shadow file [9.4.z] (JIRA:AlmaLinux-31852)
Fixed packages 2
| Release | Package | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AlmaLinux · 9 | rpm-ostree | 2024.3-3.el9_4 |
| AlmaLinux · 9 | rpm-ostree-libs | 2024.3-3.el9_4 |
Vulnerabilities 1
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Medium 6.2
Rpm-ostree: world-readable /etc/shadow file
A security vulnerability has been discovered within rpm-ostree, pertaining to the /etc/shadow file in default builds having the world-readable bit enabled. This issue arises from the default permissions being set at a higher level than recommended, potentiall…