SUSE Linux update for singularity

1) Race condition

EUVDB-ID: #VU13896

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12021

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to race condition. A remote attacker can bypass directory image restrictions, like mounting the host root filesystem as a container image and gain access to arbitrary data.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux: 12

External links

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-07/msg00022.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.