CVE-2022-36109

Moby vulnerability relating to supplementary group permissions

Description

Moby is an open-source project created by Docker to enable software containerization. A bug was found in Moby (Docker Engine) where supplementary groups are not set up properly. If an attacker has direct access to a container and manipulates their supplementary group access, they may be able to use supplementary group access to bypass primary group restrictions in some cases, potentially gaining access to sensitive information or gaining the ability to execute code in that container. This bug is fixed in Moby (Docker Engine) 20.10.18. Running containers should be stopped and restarted for the permissions to be fixed. For users unable to upgrade, this problem can be worked around by not using the `"USER $USERNAME"` Dockerfile instruction. Instead by calling `ENTRYPOINT ["su", "-", "user"]` the supplementary groups will be set up properly.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: moby moby
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-36109?
CVE-2022-36109 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-36109?
To fix CVE-2022-36109, 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-2022-36109 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-36109 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-2022-36109?
CVE-2022-36109 affects moby moby.
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