CVE-2024-11003: Qualys discovered that needrestart, before version 3.8, passes unsanitized data to a library (Modules::ScanDep

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-11003?

needrestart: upgrade to 3.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-11003 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11003 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-11003 affect?

CVE-2024-11003 affects needrestart. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Qualys discovered that needrestart, before version 3.8, passes unsanitized data to a library (Modules::ScanDeps) which expects safe input. This could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands. Please see the related CVE-202

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-11003?

Priority 51/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited

This week

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-11003 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting needrestart. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Qualys discovered that needrestart, before version 3.8, passes unsanitized data to a library (Modules::ScanDeps) which expects safe input. This could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands. Please see the related CVE-2024-10224 in Modules::ScanDeps.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	12.0% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2024-11-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Canonical Ltd. · Vendor: needrestart project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-19 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

needrestart project needrestart UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.8

Fixed in: 3.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy needrestart || rpm -q needrestart || needrestart --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade needrestart

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade needrestart

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-11003?

needrestart: upgrade to 3.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-11003 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11003 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-11003 affect?

CVE-2024-11003 affects needrestart. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Qualys discovered that needrestart, before version 3.8, passes unsanitized data to a library (Modules::ScanDeps) which expects safe input. This could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands. Please see the related CVE-202

How urgent is CVE-2024-11003?

Priority 51/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-48992 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE Qualys discovered that needrestart, before version 3.8, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code as ro
CVE-2024-48991 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE Qualys discovered that needrestart, before version 3.8, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code as ro
CVE-2024-48990 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE Qualys discovered that needrestart, before version 3.8, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code as ro

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