CVE-2018-16359

Name: CVE-2018-16359
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-02T22:29:00.723+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16359 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Google gVisor before 2018-08-23, within the seccomp sandbox, permits access to the renameat system call, which allows attackers to rename files on the host OS.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Google gVisor before 2018-08-23, within the seccomp sandbox, permits access to the renameat system call, which allows attackers to rename files on the host OS.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.45%

36.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Gvisor	< 2018-08-23

References

https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1632Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/google/gvisor/commit/001a4c2493b13a43d62c7511fb509a959ae4abc2Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1632Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/google/gvisor/commit/001a4c2493b13a43d62c7511fb509a959ae4abc2Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 2, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16359?

Google gVisor before 2018-08-23, within the seccomp sandbox, permits access to the renameat system call, which allows attackers to rename files on the host OS.

How severe is CVE-2018-16359?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16359 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16359?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-16359?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST