CVE-2018-10856
First published: Mon Jun 18 2018(Updated: )
It has been discovered that podman before version 0.6.1 does not drop capabilities when executing a container as a non-root user. This results in unnecessary privileges being granted to the container.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libpod Project Libpod | <0.6.1 | |
| redhat/podman | <0.6.1 | 0.6.1 |
| go/github.com/containers/podman | <0.6.1 | 0.6.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-10856
- https://github.com/projectatomic/libpod/commit/bae80a0b663925ec751ad2784ca32989403cdc24
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2037
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10856
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-wp7w-vx86-vj9h (Advisory)
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1592167
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1592166
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-10856?
CVE-2018-10856 is a vulnerability in podman before version 0.6.1 that allows unnecessary privileges to be granted to containers.
How severe is CVE-2018-10856?
CVE-2018-10856 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-10856?
Versions of podman before 0.6.1 and Libpod Project Libpod up to version 0.6.1 are affected by CVE-2018-10856.
How can I fix CVE-2018-10856?
To fix CVE-2018-10856, update podman to version 0.6.1 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-10856?
More information about CVE-2018-10856 can be found at the following references: [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-10856), [GitHub](https://github.com/projectatomic/libpod/commit/bae80a0b663925ec751ad2784ca32989403cdc24), [Red Hat](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2037).
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