CVE-2023-28642

AppArmor bypass with symlinked /proc in runc

Description

runc is a CLI tool for spawning and running containers according to the OCI specification. It was found that AppArmor can be bypassed when `/proc` inside the container is symlinked with a specific mount configuration. This issue has been fixed in runc version 1.1.5, by prohibiting symlinked `/proc`. See PR #3785 for details. users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should avoid using an untrusted container image.

Categories

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: opencontainers runc
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28642?
CVE-2023-28642 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-28642?
To fix CVE-2023-28642, 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-2023-28642 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-28642 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-2023-28642?
CVE-2023-28642 affects opencontainers runc.
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