------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian LTS Advisory DLA-4400-1 debian-lts@lists.debian.org https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Daniel Leidert December 10, 2025 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : rear Version : 2.6+dfsg-1+deb11u1 CVE ID : CVE-2024-23301 Debian Bug : 1060747 It has been discovered that Relax-and-Recover (aka ReaR) creates a world-readable initrd when using GRUB_RESCUE=y. This allows local attackers to gain access to system secrets otherwise only readable by root. For Debian 11 bullseye, this problem has been fixed in version 2.6+dfsg-1+deb11u1. We recommend that you upgrade your rear packages. For the detailed security status of rear please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/rear Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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