SB2021021404 - Arch Linux update for firejail



SB2021021404 - Arch Linux update for firejail

Published: February 14, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021021404
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-26910)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a TOCTOU race condition between a stat operation and an OverlayFS mount operation in firejail. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.