CVE-2016-10120: High severity Firejail Project Firejail vulnerability
Firejail uses 0777 permissions when mounting (1) /dev, (2) /dev/shm, (3) /var/tmp, or (4) /var/lock, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/firejailto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0.9.38-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/firejailto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0.9.72-2Fixed in 0.9.74-1Fixed in 0.9.80-2
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10120?
CVE-2016-10120 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10120?
To fix CVE-2016-10120, update Firejail to a version that implements stricter permissions on the affected mount points.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-10120?
Users of Firejail versions prior to the fix are affected by CVE-2016-10120.
What are the implications of CVE-2016-10120?
The implications of CVE-2016-10120 include the possibility for local users to gain elevated privileges on the system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-10120?
A potential workaround for CVE-2016-10120 is to manually adjust the permissions of the affected directories before applying the update.