CVE-2024-38358

Symlink bypasses filesystem sandbox in wasmer

Description

Wasmer is a web assembly (wasm) Runtime supporting WASIX, WASI and Emscripten. If the preopened directory has a symlink pointing outside, WASI programs can traverse the symlink and access host filesystem if the caller sets both `oflags::creat` and `rights::fd_write`. Programs can also crash the runtime by creating a symlink pointing outside with `path_symlink` and `path_open`ing the link. This issue has been addressed in commit `b9483d022` which has been included in release version 4.3.2. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Category

2.9
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: wasmerio wasmer
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38358?
CVE-2024-38358 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38358?
To fix CVE-2024-38358, 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-2024-38358 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38358 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-2024-38358?
CVE-2024-38358 affects wasmerio wasmer.
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