CVE-2018-10856
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.88%
Last modified
CVE-2018-10856 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. It has been discovered that podman before version 0.6.1 does not drop capabilities when executing a container as a non-root user. This results in unnecessary privileges being granted to the container.. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
It has been discovered that podman before version 0.6.1 does not drop capabilities when executing a container as a non-root user. This results in unnecessary privileges being granted to the container.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libpod Project | Libpod | < 0.6.1 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2037Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10856Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/projectatomic/libpod/commit/bae80a0b663925ec751ad2784ca32989403cdc24Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2037Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10856Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/projectatomic/libpod/commit/bae80a0b663925ec751ad2784ca32989403cdc24Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-10856?
It has been discovered that podman before version 0.6.1 does not drop capabilities when executing a container as a non-root user. This results in unnecessary privileges being granted to the container.
How severe is CVE-2018-10856?
CVE-2018-10856 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10856?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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