CVE-2020-1726
First published: Mon Feb 10 2020(Updated: )
A flaw was discovered in Podman where it incorrectly allows containers when created to overwrite existing files in volumes, even if they are mounted as read-only. When a user runs a malicious container or a container based on a malicious image with an attached volume that is used for the first time, it is possible to trigger the flaw and overwrite files in the volume.This issue was introduced in version 1.6.0.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/podman | <0:1.6.4-7.el8 | 0:1.6.4-7.el8 |
| Libpod Project Libpod | =1.6.0 | |
| Redhat Openshift Container Platform | =4.3 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00097.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00103.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0680
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-1726
- https://github.com/containers/libpod/commit/997c4b56ed2121726e966afe9a102ed16ba78f93
- https://github.com/containers/libpod/pull/5168
- https://github.com/containers/libpod/commit/c140ecdc9b416ab4efd4d21d14acd63b6adbdd42
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2020-1726
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:1650
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1801152
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-1726 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1726
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-1726?
CVE-2020-1726 is a vulnerability discovered in Podman that allows containers to overwrite existing files in volumes, even if they are mounted as read-only.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1726?
CVE-2020-1726 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.9.
How does CVE-2020-1726 affect Podman?
CVE-2020-1726 affects Podman by allowing containers to overwrite existing files in volumes.
How can I fix CVE-2020-1726?
To fix CVE-2020-1726, update Podman to version 1.6.4-7.el8 or later.
Are there any references for CVE-2020-1726?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-1726 at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].
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