CVE-2023-29199

Public Exploit
vm2 Sandbox escape vulnerability

Description

There exists a vulnerability in source code transformer (exception sanitization logic) of vm2 for versions up to 3.9.15, allowing attackers to bypass `handleException()` and leak unsanitized host exceptions which can be used to escape the sandbox and run arbitrary code in host context. A threat actor can bypass the sandbox protections to gain remote code execution rights on the host running the sandbox. This vulnerability was patched in the release of version `3.9.16` of `vm2`.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 34.50% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: patriksimek vm2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-xj72-wvfv-8985 vendor advisory
https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/issues/516 patch issue tracking
https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/commit/24c724daa7c09f003e556d7cd1c7a8381cb985d7 patch
https://gist.github.com/leesh3288/f05730165799bf56d70391f3d9ea187c third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/releases/tag/3.9.16 release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29199?
CVE-2023-29199 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-29199?
To fix CVE-2023-29199, 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-2023-29199 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-29199 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~35% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-29199?
CVE-2023-29199 affects patriksimek vm2.
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