CVE-2021-29136: Input Validation

Published Apr 6, 2021
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Updated

Open Container Initiative umoci before 0.4.7 allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary host paths via a crafted image that causes symlink traversal when "umoci unpack" or "umoci raw unpack" is used.

Affected Software

2 affected components
linuxfoundation Umoci<0.4.7
Sylabs Singularity<3.7.3

Event History

Apr 6, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:57 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-29136.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29136?

The severity of CVE-2021-29136 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-29136?

The Linuxfoundation Umoci versions up to and exclusive of 0.4.7 and Sylabs Singularity versions up to and exclusive of 3.7.3 are affected by CVE-2021-29136.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-29136?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-29136 by using a crafted image that causes symlink traversal when "umoci unpack" or "umoci raw unpack" is used, allowing them to overwrite arbitrary host paths.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2021-29136?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2021-29136 at the following links: [Link 1](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/04/06/2), [Link 2](https://github.com/opencontainers/umoci/commit/d9efc31daf2206f7d3fdb839863cf7a576a2eb57), [Link 3](https://github.com/opencontainers/umoci/security/advisories/GHSA-9m95-8hx6-7p9v).

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