SUSE Linux update for singularity



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-12021
CWE-ID CWE-362
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 SUSE Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Race condition

EUVDB-ID: #VU13896

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12021

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux: 12

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-07/msg00022.html


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.



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