Vulnerability Description
An incorrect handling of the supplementary groups in the Buildah container engine might lead to the sensitive information disclosure or possible data modification if an attacker has direct access to the affected container where supplementary groups are used to set access permissions and is able to execute a binary code in that container.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Buildah Project | Buildah | < 1.27.1 |
| Redhat | Openshift Container Platform | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2121453ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://www.benthamsgaze.org/2022/08/22/vulnerability-in-linux-containers-investExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2121453ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://www.benthamsgaze.org/2022/08/22/vulnerability-in-linux-containers-investExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-2990?
CVE-2022-2990 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). An incorrect handling of the supplementary groups in the Buildah container engine might lead to the sensitive information disclosure or possible data modification if an attacker has direct access to t...
How severe is CVE-2022-2990?
CVE-2022-2990 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-2990?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Buildah Project Buildah, Redhat Openshift Container Platform, Redhat Enterprise Linux.