Access Restriction Bypass Affecting bubblewrap package, versions <0.1.5-1~ubuntu16.10.0
Threat Intelligence
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- published13 Feb 2017
- disclosed13 Feb 2017
Introduced: 13 Feb 2017
CVE-2016-8659 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade Ubuntu:16.10 bubblewrap to version 0.1.5-1~ubuntu16.10.0 or higher.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream bubblewrap package and not the bubblewrap package as distributed by Ubuntu.
See How to fix? for Ubuntu:16.10 relevant fixed versions and status.
Bubblewrap before 0.1.3 sets the PR_SET_DUMPABLE flag, which might allow local users to gain privileges by attaching to the process, as demonstrated by sending commands to a PrivSep socket.
References
- http://people.ubuntu.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/CVE-2016-8659
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-8659
- https://github.com/projectatomic/bubblewrap/issues/107
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/12/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/13/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93542