Vulnerability Description
Flatpak before 1.0.7, and 1.1.x and 1.2.x before 1.2.3, exposes /proc in the apply_extra script sandbox, which allows attackers to modify a host-side executable file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Flatpak | Flatpak | < 1.0.7 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00088.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0375Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=922059Issue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/flatpak/flatpak/releases/tag/1.0.7Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/flatpak/flatpak/releases/tag/1.2.3Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00088.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0375Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=922059Issue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/flatpak/flatpak/releases/tag/1.0.7Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/flatpak/flatpak/releases/tag/1.2.3Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-8308?
CVE-2019-8308 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). Flatpak before 1.0.7, and 1.1.x and 1.2.x before 1.2.3, exposes /proc in the apply_extra script sandbox, which allows attackers to modify a host-side executable file.
How severe is CVE-2019-8308?
CVE-2019-8308 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-8308?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Flatpak Flatpak, Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus.