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
 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

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2989

CWE-ID: CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The 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.

Mitigation

Update the affected package libpod to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 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

CPE2.3 External links

https://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.



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