CVE-2016-10123: High severity netblue30 firejail vulnerability
Published Apr 13, 2017
·Updated
Firejail allows --chroot when seccomp is not supported, which might allow 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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10123?
The severity of CVE-2016-10123 is considered to be high due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-10123?
To fix CVE-2016-10123, update to a version of Firejail that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2016-10123?
Local users of Firejail without seccomp support can be affected by CVE-2016-10123.
4
What happens if CVE-2016-10123 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2016-10123 may allow a local user to gain elevated privileges on the system.
5
Is CVE-2016-10123 related to Firejail's --chroot option?
Yes, CVE-2016-10123 is specifically related to the --chroot option in Firejail when seccomp is not supported.