Checkmk up to 2.1.0p50/2.2.0p37/2.3.0p22 Windows Agent Data Directory permission assignment

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Checkmk up to 2.1.0p50/2.2.0p37/2.3.0p22 and classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Windows Agent Data Directory. This manipulation causes permission assignment. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-38864. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Checkmk up to 2.1.0p50/2.2.0p37/2.3.0p22. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component Windows Agent Data Directory. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission assignment vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-732. The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Incorrect permissions on the Checkmk Windows Agent's data directory in Checkmk < 2.3.0p23, < 2.2.0p38 and <= 2.1.0p49 (EOL) allows a local attacker to read sensitive data.

It is possible to read the advisory at checkmk.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-38864 since 06/20/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Applying the patch 2.1.0p50/2.2.0p38/2.3.0p23 is able to eliminate this problem.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission assignment
CWE: CWE-732 / CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 2.1.0p50/2.2.0p38/2.3.0p23

Timelineinfo

06/20/2024 🔍
12/19/2024 +182 days 🔍
12/19/2024 +0 days 🔍
08/26/2025 +249 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: checkmk.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-38864 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-38864
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-288991

Entryinfo

Created: 12/19/2024 17:58
Updated: 08/26/2025 00:29
Changes: 12/19/2024 17:58 (65), 08/26/2025 00:29 (10)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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