Ubuntu update for libpod
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-2989 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-863 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system podman-docker (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component podman (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Canonical Ltd. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Incorrect authorization
EUVDB-ID: #VU69290
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2989
CWE-ID:
CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect handling of the supplementary groups in the Podman container engine. A local user with direct access to the affected container where supplementary groups are used can set access permissions and execute a binary code in that container.
Update the affected package libpod to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 22.04
podman-docker (Ubuntu package): before 3.4.4+ds1-1ubuntu1.22.04.2
podman (Ubuntu package): before 3.4.4+ds1-1ubuntu1.22.04.2
External linkshttp://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6295-1
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.
