CVE-2016-10123: High severity Firejail Project Firejail vulnerability
Firejail allows --chroot when seccomp is not supported, which might allow 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-2016-10123?
The severity of CVE-2016-10123 is considered to be high due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10123?
To fix CVE-2016-10123, update to a version of Firejail that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-10123?
Local users of Firejail without seccomp support can be affected by CVE-2016-10123.
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.
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.