Vulnerability Description
Firejail before 0.9.44.4 and 0.9.38.x LTS before 0.9.38.8 LTS does not consider the .Xauthority case during its attempt to prevent accessing user files with an euid of zero, which allows local users to conduct sandbox-escape attacks via vectors involving a symlink and the --private option.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Firejail Project | Firejail | < 0.9.44.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/04/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95298Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://firejail.wordpress.com/download-2/release-notes/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-62Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/04/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95298Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://firejail.wordpress.com/download-2/release-notes/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-62Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5180?
CVE-2017-5180 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Firejail before 0.9.44.4 and 0.9.38.x LTS before 0.9.38.8 LTS does not consider the .Xauthority case during its attempt to prevent accessing user files with an euid of zero, which allows local users t...
How severe is CVE-2017-5180?
CVE-2017-5180 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5180?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Firejail Project Firejail.