CVE-2016-3697
First published: Wed Jun 01 2016(Updated: )
libcontainer/user/user.go in runC before 0.1.0, as used in Docker before 1.11.2, improperly treats a numeric UID as a potential username, which allows local users to gain privileges via a numeric username in the password file in a container.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| go/github.com/opencontainers/runc | <0.1.0 | 0.1.0 |
| Docker | <=1.11.1 | |
| runc | <=0.0.9 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3697
- https://github.com/docker/docker/issues/21436
- https://github.com/opencontainers/runc/pull/708
- https://github.com/opencontainers/runc/commit/69af385de62ea68e2e608335cffbb0f4aa3db091
- https://github.com/opencontainers/runc/releases/tag/v0.1.0
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-05/msg00111.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1034.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2634.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-28
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2021-0070
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1034.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2634.html
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-q3j5-32m5-58c2 (Advisory)
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-05/msg00111.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3697?
CVE-2016-3697 has a medium severity rating allowing local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3697?
To remediate CVE-2016-3697, upgrade runC to version 0.1.0 or later and ensure Docker is updated to version 1.11.2 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-3697?
CVE-2016-3697 affects runC versions prior to 0.1.0 and Docker versions prior to 1.11.2.
Can CVE-2016-3697 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-3697 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the vulnerable system.
What impact does CVE-2016-3697 have on container security?
CVE-2016-3697 can lead to unauthorized privilege escalation within containers, compromising their security.
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