CVE-2022-2989

Name: CVE-2022-2989
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-13T14:15:08.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2989 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An incorrect handling of the supplementary groups in the Podman container engine might lead to the sensitive information disclosure or possible data modification if an attacker has direct access to the affected container where supplementary groups are used to set access permissions and is able to execute a binary code in that container.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An incorrect handling of the supplementary groups in the Podman container engine might lead to the sensitive information disclosure or possible data modification if an attacker has direct access to the affected container where supplementary groups are used to set access permissions and is able to execute a binary code in that container.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Podman Project	Podman	All versions
Redhat	Openshift Container Platform	3.11
Redhat	Openshift Container Platform	4.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	8.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	9.0

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2121445Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.benthamsgaze.org/2022/08/22/vulnerability-in-linux-containers-investigation-and-mitigation/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2121445Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.benthamsgaze.org/2022/08/22/vulnerability-in-linux-containers-investigation-and-mitigation/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2989?

How severe is CVE-2022-2989?

CVE-2022-2989 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2989?

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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Source: NVD / NIST