CVE-2017-5180
Last modified
CVE-2017-5180 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Firejail before 0.9.44.4 and 0.9.38.x LTS before 0.9.38.8 LTS does not consider the .Xauthority case during its attempt to prevent accessing user files with an euid of zero, which allows local users to conduct sandbox-escape attacks via vectors involving a symlink and the --private option.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Firejail before 0.9.44.4 and 0.9.38.x LTS before 0.9.38.8 LTS does not consider the .Xauthority case during its attempt to prevent accessing user files with an euid of zero, which allows local users to conduct sandbox-escape attacks via vectors involving a symlink and the --private option.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Firejail Project | Firejail | < 0.9.44.4 |
| Firejail Project | Firejail | >= 0.9.38, < 0.9.38.8 |
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/04/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95298Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://firejail.wordpress.com/download-2/release-notes/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-62Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/04/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95298Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://firejail.wordpress.com/download-2/release-notes/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-62Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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