CVE-2022-36067: vm2 vulnerable to Sandbox Escape before v3.9.11
First published: Tue Sep 06 2022(Updated: )
A flaw was found in the vm2 sandbox when running untrusted code, as the sandbox setup does not manage proper exception handling. This flaw allows an attacker to bypass the sandbox protections and gain remote code execution on the hypervisor host or the host which is running the sandbox.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/vm2 | <3.9.11 | 3.9.11 |
| Vm2 Project | <3.9.11 |
Remedy
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/blob/master/lib/setup-sandbox.js#L71
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/commit/d9a7f3cc995d3d861e1380eafb886cb3c5e2b873#diff-b1a515a627d820118e76d0e323fe2f0589ed50a1eacb490f6c3278fe3698f164
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/issues/467
- https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-mrgp-mrhc-5jrq
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221017-0002/
- https://www.oxeye.io/blog/vm2-sandbreak-vulnerability-cve-2022-36067
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:6422
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:6424
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:6427
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:6507
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:6696
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2022-36067
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2124794
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-36067 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36067 https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-mrgp-mrhc-5jrq
Parent vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-36067?
CVE-2022-36067 has been assigned a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36067?
To mitigate CVE-2022-36067, upgrade vm2 to version 3.9.12 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-36067?
CVE-2022-36067 affects all versions of vm2 prior to 3.9.12 when running untrusted code.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-36067?
CVE-2022-36067 is categorized as a sandbox bypass vulnerability, allowing execution of untrusted code on the host.
Can CVE-2022-36067 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-36067 can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to execute code on the hypervisor host.
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