high
8.2
CWE
59
EPSS
0.125%
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CVE-2024-9341: Podman: buildah: cri-o: fips crypto-policy directory mounting issue in containers/common go library

First published: Mon Sep 30 2024(Updated: )

A flaw in the containers/common Go library, used by container runtimes such as Podman, Buildah, and CRI-O, allows a malicious container image to exploit the FIPS mode to bind mount arbitrary host directories into the container. The flaw arises from the MountsWithUIDGID() function, which attempts to mount a FIPS-related directory inside the container but does not properly verify the path. If the FIPS path is a symlink, it could point to arbitrary directories on the host, allowing an attacker to access sensitive host files.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
go/github.com/containers/common<0.60.4
0.60.4
containers-common
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform=4.12
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform=4.13
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform=4.14
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform=4.15
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform=4.16
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform=4.17
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=8.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-9341?

    CVE-2024-9341 has been assigned a critical severity due to its potential for exploitation in container environments.

  • How can I mitigate CVE-2024-9341?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-9341, it is recommended to upgrade to the remedy version 0.60.4 of the containers/common Go library.

  • Which affected software versions are vulnerable to CVE-2024-9341?

    Vulnerable software versions for CVE-2024-9341 include specific versions of Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform from 4.12 to 4.17 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.0 and 9.0.

  • What impact does CVE-2024-9341 have on container security?

    CVE-2024-9341 could allow a malicious container to bind mount arbitrary host directories, compromising the host system's integrity.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-9341 before applying the fix?

    No specific workarounds have been recommended for CVE-2024-9341, so applying the fix is critical.

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