Vulnerability Description
Firejail before 0.9.44.4, when running on a Linux kernel before 4.8, allows context-dependent attackers to bypass a seccomp-based sandbox protection mechanism via the --allow-debuggers argument.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Firejail Project | Firejail | < 0.9.44.4 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.8 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/07/5Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97120Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.lizzie.io/linux-containers-in-500-loc.html#fn.51Third Party Advisory
- https://firejail.wordpress.com/download-2/release-notes/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/netblue30/firejail/commit/6b8dba29d73257311564ee7f27b9b14758cIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-62PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/07/5Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97120Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.lizzie.io/linux-containers-in-500-loc.html#fn.51Third Party Advisory
- https://firejail.wordpress.com/download-2/release-notes/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/netblue30/firejail/commit/6b8dba29d73257311564ee7f27b9b14758cIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-62PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5206?
CVE-2017-5206 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (CRITICAL). Firejail before 0.9.44.4, when running on a Linux kernel before 4.8, allows context-dependent attackers to bypass a seccomp-based sandbox protection mechanism via the --allow-debuggers argument.
How severe is CVE-2017-5206?
CVE-2017-5206 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5206?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Firejail Project Firejail, Linux Linux Kernel.