CVE-2023-29199: vm2 Sandbox escape vulnerability

Published Apr 12, 2023
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Updated

There exists a vulnerability in source code transformer (exception sanitization logic) of vm2 for versions up to 3.9.15, allowing attackers to bypass handleException() and leak unsanitized host exceptions which can be used to escape the sandbox and run arbitrary code in host context.

Impact A threat actor can bypass the sandbox protections to gain remote code execution rights on the host running the sandbox.

Patches This vulnerability was patched in the release of version 3.9.16 of vm2.

Workarounds None.

References Github Issue - https://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/issues/516 PoC - https://gist.github.com/leesh3288/f05730165799bf56d70391f3d9ea187c

For more information

If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:

- Open an issue in VM2

Thanks to Xion (SeungHyun Lee) of KAIST Hacking Lab for disclosing this vulnerability.

Other sources

There exists a vulnerability in source code transformer (exception sanitization logic) of vm2 for versions up to 3.9.15, allowing attackers to bypass handleException() and leak unsanitized host exceptions which can be used to escape the sandbox and run arbitrary code in host context. A threat actor can bypass the sandbox protections to gain remote code execution rights on the host running the sandbox. This vulnerability was patched in the release of version 3.9.16 of vm2.

MITRE

There exists a vulnerability in source code transformer (exception sanitization logic) of vm2 for versions up to 3.9.15, allowing attackers to bypass handleException() and leak unsanitized host exceptions which can be used to escape the sandbox and run arbitrary code in host context.

Red Hat

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
npm/vm2<3.9.16
3.9.16
redhat/vm2<3.9.16
3.9.16
Vm2 Project Vm2 Node.js<3.9.16

Event History

Apr 12, 2023
Advisory Published
08:42 PM
Apr 14, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:37 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29199?

CVE-2023-29199 has a high severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution and sandbox escape.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-29199?

To fix CVE-2023-29199, upgrade to vm2 version 3.9.16 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2023-29199?

CVE-2023-29199 affects vm2 versions up to and including 3.9.15.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2023-29199?

The impact of CVE-2023-29199 is that it allows attackers to bypass exception handling and leak unsanitized host exceptions.

5

What is the main exploit of CVE-2023-29199?

The main exploit of CVE-2023-29199 is the ability to run arbitrary code in the host context through sandbox escape.

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