CVE-2019-16767

In EzMaster before 5.2.11 docker containers were executed with advanced privileges by default

Description

The admin sys mode is now conditional and dedicated for the special case. By default, since ezmaster@5.2.11 no instance (container) is launched with advanced capabilities (not launched as root)

Category

6.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.30%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: Inist-CNRS ezmaster
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/Inist-CNRS/ezmaster/security/advisories/GHSA-g654-5qjf-g6cx third party advisory
https://github.com/Inist-CNRS/ezmaster/pull/51 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/Inist-CNRS/ezmaster/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#ezmaster-5211 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16767?
CVE-2019-16767 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-16767?
To fix CVE-2019-16767, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-16767 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-16767 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-16767?
CVE-2019-16767 affects Inist-CNRS ezmaster.
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