SB2018102312 - OpenSUSE Linux update for singularity



SB2018102312 - OpenSUSE Linux update for singularity

Published: October 23, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018102312
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12021)

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

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.