SB2024020944 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for the container-tools:4.0 module



SB2024020944 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for the container-tools:4.0 module

Published: February 9, 2024 Updated: April 19, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024020944
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 33% Medium 67%
  • Low
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21626)

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

The vulnerability exists due to an internal file descriptor leak that can cause a newly-spawned container process (from runc exec) to have a working directory in the host filesystem namespace or a malicious image to allow a container process to gain access to the host filesystem through runc run. A remote attacker can trick the victim into loading a malicious image to bypass sandbox restrictions and execute arbitrary code on the host OS.


2) Resource exhaustion (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39326)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly control consumption of internal resources when handling HTTP chunked requests. A remote attacker can send specially crafted HTTP requests to the server and consume excessive memory resources.


3) Observable discrepancy (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45287)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a timing discrepancy when handling RSA based TLS key exchanges. A remote attacker can perform a Marvin attack and gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.