Networkmanager: networkmanager file access
Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in NetworkManager. The NetworkManager package allows access to files that may belong to other users. NetworkManager allows non-root users to configure the system's network. The daemon runs with root privileges and can access files owned by users different from the one who added the connection.
Impact Analysis
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Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:18142
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:18597
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-9615
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2391503
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/NetworkManager/NetworkManager/-/issues/1809
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/NetworkManager/NetworkManager/-/merge_requests/2324
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/NetworkManager/NetworkManager/-/merge_requests/2327
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