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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-16359

First published: Sun Sep 02 2018(Updated: )

Google gVisor before 2018-08-23, within the seccomp sandbox, permits access to the renameat system call, which allows attackers to rename files on the host OS.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google gVisor<2018-08-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-16359?

    CVE-2018-16359 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for file renaming on the host OS.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-16359?

    To fix CVE-2018-16359, upgrade to Google gVisor version 2018-08-23 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2018-16359?

    CVE-2018-16359 affects Google gVisor versions prior to 2018-08-23.

  • What type of attack can exploit CVE-2018-16359?

    CVE-2018-16359 can be exploited by attackers to rename critical files on the host operating system.

  • Is CVE-2018-16359 part of the seccomp sandbox?

    Yes, CVE-2018-16359 is a vulnerability within the seccomp sandbox of Google gVisor.

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