CVE-2016-10117 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

Firejail does not restrict access to --tmpfs, which allows local users to gain privileges, as demonstrated by mounting over /etc.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Firejail Project	Firejail	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/05/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/06/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/05/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/06/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-10117?

CVE-2016-10117 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Firejail does not restrict access to --tmpfs, which allows local users to gain privileges, as demonstrated by mounting over /etc.

How severe is CVE-2016-10117?

CVE-2016-10117 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10117?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Firejail Project Firejail.