CVE-2023-0778

Description

A Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) flaw was found in podman. This issue may allow a malicious user to replace a normal file in a volume with a symlink while exporting the volume, allowing for access to arbitrary files on the host file system.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory redhat.com
Affected: n/a podman
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2168256 third party advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0778?
CVE-2023-0778 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-0778?
To fix CVE-2023-0778, 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-2023-0778 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-0778 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-2023-0778?
CVE-2023-0778 affects n/a podman.
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