CVE-2019-12589: High severity netblue30 firejail vulnerability

Published Jun 3, 2019
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Updated

In Firejail before 0.9.60, seccomp filters are writable inside the jail, leading to a lack of intended seccomp restrictions for a process that is joined to the jail after a filter has been modified by an attacker.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Firejail Project Firejail<0.9.60

Event History

Jun 3, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-12589?

CVE-2019-12589 is a vulnerability in Firejail before version 0.9.60 that allows an attacker to modify seccomp filters and bypass intended restrictions.

2

How does CVE-2019-12589 impact Firejail?

CVE-2019-12589 impacts Firejail by allowing an attacker to modify seccomp filters, which can lead to a lack of intended restrictions for processes in the jail.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-12589?

CVE-2019-12589 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

4

Which version of Firejail is affected by CVE-2019-12589?

Firejail versions prior to 0.9.60 are affected by CVE-2019-12589.

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-12589?

To fix CVE-2019-12589, upgrade to Firejail version 0.9.60 or later.

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