Ubuntu update for runc

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU25847

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-19921

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions, related to libcontainer/rootfs_linux.go in runc. A local user with ability to spawn two containers with custom volume-mount configurations, and run custom images can escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package runc to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 16.04

runc (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6088-2

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

2) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU58522

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-43784

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in netlink bytemsg length field. A remote authenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package runc to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 16.04

runc (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6088-2

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

3) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU63090

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29162

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to containers are incorrectly started with non-empty inheritable Linux process capabilities, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Mitigation

Update the affected package runc to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 16.04

runc (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6088-2

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.

4) Improper Preservation of Permissions

EUVDB-ID: #VU74189

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25809

CWE-ID: CWE-281 - Improper preservation of permissions

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the rootless "/sys/fs/cgroup" is writable when cgroupns is not unshared. A local administrator can gain the write access to user-owned cgroup hierarchy "/sys/fs/cgroup/user.slice/..." on the host.

Mitigation

Update the affected package runc to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 16.04

runc (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6088-2

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

5) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU74190

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27561

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the libcontainer/rootfs_linux.go. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package runc to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 16.04

runc (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6088-2

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

6) Improper Preservation of Permissions

EUVDB-ID: #VU74193

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28642

CWE-ID: CWE-281 - Improper preservation of permissions

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper preservation of permissions in the AppArmor and SELinux when /proc inside the container is symlinked with a specific mount configuration. A remote attacker can gain access to the target application.

Mitigation

Update the affected package runc to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 16.04

runc (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6088-2

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.