CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-2339405: Path Traversal

First published: Wed Jan 22 2025(Updated: )

The UnMountPodLogs and LinkContainerLogs functions in CRI-O do not properly validate the emptyDirVolName parameter, making them vulnerable to a path traversal attack. An attacker can exploit this to unmount arbitrary paths on the host system, potentially causing denial of service or compromising system integrity.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CRI-O

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2339405?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2339405 is classified as a high vulnerability due to its potential for path traversal attacks.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2339405?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2339405, ensure you validate the emptyDirVolName parameter in the UnMountPodLogs and LinkContainerLogs functions to prevent path traversal.

  • What are the potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-2339405?

    The potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-2339405 include denial of service and the ability to unmount arbitrary paths on the host system.

  • Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2339405?

    The software affected by REDHAT-BUG-2339405 is CRI-O.

  • Who can exploit REDHAT-BUG-2339405?

    An attacker with access to the CRI-O environment can exploit REDHAT-BUG-2339405 due to the improper validation of the emptyDirVolName parameter.

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