CVE-2017-5180
First published: Thu Feb 09 2017(Updated: )
Firejail before 0.9.44.4 and 0.9.38.x LTS before 0.9.38.8 LTS does not consider the .Xauthority case during its attempt to prevent accessing user files with an euid of zero, which allows local users to conduct sandbox-escape attacks via vectors involving a symlink and the --private option.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Netblue30 Firejail | <0.9.44.4 | |
| Netblue30 Firejail | >=0.9.38<0.9.38.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5180?
CVE-2017-5180 has a medium severity level due to its potential for sandbox-escape attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5180?
To fix CVE-2017-5180, upgrade Firejail to version 0.9.44.4 or 0.9.38.8 LTS or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-5180?
Users of Firejail versions before 0.9.44.4 and 0.9.38.8 LTS are affected by CVE-2017-5180.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-5180 enable?
CVE-2017-5180 enables local users to conduct sandbox-escape attacks.
What is Firejail and its relevance to CVE-2017-5180?
Firejail is a security tool that uses Linux namespaces and seccomp-bpf to create secure sandboxes, and CVE-2017-5180 indicates a vulnerability within it.
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