CVE-2019-18837
HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 1.42%
Last modified
CVE-2019-18837 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in crun before 0.10.5. With a crafted image, it doesn't correctly check whether a target is a symlink, resulting in access to files outside of the container. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in crun before 0.10.5. With a crafted image, it doesn't correctly check whether a target is a symlink, resulting in access to files outside of the container. This occurs in libcrun/linux.c and libcrun/chroot_realpath.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Crun Project | Crun | < 0.10.5 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 30 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-18837?
An issue was discovered in crun before 0.10.5. With a crafted image, it doesn't correctly check whether a target is a symlink, resulting in access to files outside of the container. This occurs in libcrun/linux.c and libcrun/chroot_realpath.c.
How severe is CVE-2019-18837?
CVE-2019-18837 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18837?
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-2019-18837?
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