CVE-2024-22029

tomcat packaging allows for escalation to root from tomcat user

Published Oct 16, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Insecure permissions in the packaging of tomcat allow local users that win a race during package installation to escalate to root

Analysis

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Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2024-19635 Insecure permissions in the packaging of tomcat allow local users that win a race during package installation to escalate to root
History
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Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00016}

epss

{'score': 0.00017}

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description A flaw was found in the Tomcat package of OpenSUSE and derived distributions. This issue occurs due to incorrect permissions and a race condition in the %post section of the Tomcat RPM package, resulting in local privilege escalation when the Tomcat package is re-installed. Insecure permissions in the packaging of tomcat allow local users that win a race during package installation to escalate to root
Title tomcat: Escalation to root from tomcat user via %post script tomcat packaging allows for escalation to root from tomcat user
Weaknesses CWE-732
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.0, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-269

    Improper Privilege Management

  • CWE-732

    Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
suse
Published
Updated
Aug 26, 2025, 8:18 PM
Reserved
Jan 4, 2024, 12:38 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
Oct 16, 2024, 2:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 7:10 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Feb 14, 2024, 12:00 AM