CVE-2016-10121: High severity netblue30 firejail vulnerability

Published Apr 13, 2017
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Updated

Firejail uses weak permissions for /dev/shm/firejail and possibly other files, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Firejail Project Firejail

Event History

Apr 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10121?

CVE-2016-10121 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to weak permissions that allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10121?

To fix CVE-2016-10121, ensure that the permissions for /dev/shm/firejail are correctly set to restrict local user access.

3

Which versions of Firejail are affected by CVE-2016-10121?

CVE-2016-10121 affects various versions of Firejail prior to the security updates that addressed the weak permissions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-10121 classified as?

CVE-2016-10121 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability affecting system security.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2016-10121?

Any local user on a vulnerable system can exploit CVE-2016-10121 to gain unauthorized privileges.

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