HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-28085
LOW

CVE-2024-28085

CWE-150Published: March 27, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

3.3
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-28085 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
kernel1 product(s)
util-linux
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (33)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-28085
CVSS Score3.3 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-150
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 27, 2024

Related CVEs (CWE-150)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2024-28085 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.