CVE-2016-10123: High severity netblue30 firejail vulnerability

Published Apr 13, 2017
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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
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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.

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