SUSE has released an urgent security update for ghc-pandoc to patch CVE-2024-38526, a Polyfill supply chain attack affecting openSUSE Leap 15.5/15.6, SUSE Linux Enterprise, and Package Hub. Learn how to secure your systems now with official patch commands.
Security Advisory Overview
A high-priority security update has been issued for ghc-pandoc, addressing a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-38526) with a CVSS score of 5.4. This flaw exposes systems to supply chain attacks, potentially compromising data integrity.
Affected Systems
openSUSE Leap (15.5, 15.6)
SUSE Linux Enterprise (Desktop, Server, Real Time, SAP Applications)
SUSE Package Hub (15-SP6, 15-SP7)
Threat Level: Important – Immediate patching recommended.
Patch Instructions & Mitigation Steps
How to Apply the Update
To secure your system, use one of the following methods:
Recommended Methods:
✅ YaST Online Update (GUI)
✅ Terminal Command: zypper patch
Manual Patch Commands (Per Distribution):
| Distribution | Command |
|---|---|
| openSUSE Leap 15.5 | zypper in -t patch SUSE-2025-2037=1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.6 | zypper in -t patch openSUSE-SLE-15.6-2025-2037=1 |
| SUSE Package Hub 15-SP6 | zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Packagehub-Subpackages-15-SP6-2025-2037=1 |
| SUSE Package Hub 15-SP7 | zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Packagehub-Subpackages-15-SP7-2025-2037=1 |
Technical Details: CVE-2024-38526 Exploit
Vulnerability Type: Polyfill Supply Chain Attack
CVSS 3.1 Score: 5.4 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L)
Impact: Allows malicious code injection via compromised dependencies.
Official References:
Why This Update Matters for Enterprise Security
🔹 Prevents unauthorized code execution in document processing systems.
🔹 Mitigates supply chain risks in open-source dependencies.
🔹 Ensures compliance for regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government).
Best Practices:
✔ Automate patch management for critical infrastructure.
✔ Monitor dependency vulnerabilities with tools like OWASP Dependency-Check.
FAQ: ghc-pandoc Security Update
❓ Is this vulnerability actively exploited?
→ No confirmed attacks yet, but proof-of-concept exploits exist.
❓ What happens if I don’t update?
→ Systems remain exposed to malicious package injections.
❓ Are containers/cloud instances affected?
→ Yes, if running unpatched SUSE-based images.
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