CVE-2021-26910: Race Condition

Published Feb 8, 2021
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Updated

Firejail before 0.9.64.4 allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions because there is a TOCTOU race condition between a stat operation and an OverlayFS mount operation.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
debian/firejail
0.9.58.2-2+deb10u30.9.64.4-2+deb11u10.9.72-2
Firejail Project Firejail<0.9.64.4
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Event History

Feb 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:56 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-26910?

CVE-2021-26910 is a vulnerability in Firejail before 0.9.64.4 that allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions due to a race condition.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-26910?

CVE-2021-26910 has a severity value of 7, which is considered high.

3

How does CVE-2021-26910 affect Firejail?

CVE-2021-26910 affects Firejail versions before 0.9.64.4.

4

How can the CVE-2021-26910 vulnerability be fixed?

To fix the CVE-2021-26910 vulnerability, update Firejail to version 0.9.64.4 or later.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2021-26910?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2021-26910 at the following links: [Reference 1](https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/02/08/5), [Reference 2](https://github.com/netblue30/firejail/commit/97d8a03cad19501f017587cc4e47d8418273834b), [Reference 3](https://unparalleled.eu/publications/2021/advisory-unpar-2021-0.txt).

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