CVE-2019-8308
UnknownEPSS 0.47%
Last modified
CVE-2019-8308 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Flatpak before 1.0.7, and 1.1.x and 1.2.x before 1.2.3, exposes /proc in the apply_extra script sandbox, which allows attackers to modify a host-side executable file.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Flatpak before 1.0.7, and 1.1.x and 1.2.x before 1.2.3, exposes /proc in the apply_extra script sandbox, which allows attackers to modify a host-side executable file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Flatpak | Flatpak | < 1.0.7 |
| Flatpak | Flatpak | >= 1.1.0, <= 1.1.3 |
| Flatpak | Flatpak | >= 1.2.0, <= 1.2.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0375Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=922059Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/flatpak/flatpak/releases/tag/1.0.7Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/flatpak/flatpak/releases/tag/1.2.3Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0375Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=922059Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/flatpak/flatpak/releases/tag/1.0.7Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/flatpak/flatpak/releases/tag/1.2.3Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8308?
Flatpak before 1.0.7, and 1.1.x and 1.2.x before 1.2.3, exposes /proc in the apply_extra script sandbox, which allows attackers to modify a host-side executable file.
How severe is CVE-2019-8308?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-8308 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8308?
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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