RHSA-2024:0670: Important: runc security update

Published Feb 2, 2024
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Updated

Important: runc security update

Other sources

The runC tool is a lightweight, portable implementation of the Open Container Format (OCF) that provides container runtime.Security Fix(es): runc: file descriptor leak (CVE-2024-21626) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Red Hat

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/runc<1.1.12-1.el9_3
1.1.12-1.el9_3
redhat/runc<1.1.12-1.el9_3
1.1.12-1.el9_3
redhat/runc-debuginfo<1.1.12-1.el9_3
1.1.12-1.el9_3
redhat/runc-debugsource<1.1.12-1.el9_3
1.1.12-1.el9_3
redhat/runc-debuginfo<1.1.12-1.el9_3
1.1.12-1.el9_3
redhat/runc-debugsource<1.1.12-1.el9_3
1.1.12-1.el9_3
redhat/runc<1.1.12-1.el9_3
1.1.12-1.el9_3
redhat/runc-debuginfo<1.1.12-1.el9_3
1.1.12-1.el9_3
redhat/runc-debugsource<1.1.12-1.el9_3
1.1.12-1.el9_3
redhat/runc<1.1.12-1.el9_3.aa
1.1.12-1.el9_3.aa
redhat/runc-debuginfo<1.1.12-1.el9_3.aa
1.1.12-1.el9_3.aa
redhat/runc-debugsource<1.1.12-1.el9_3.aa
1.1.12-1.el9_3.aa
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian

Remediation

Event History

Feb 2, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·08:51 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2024:0670?

The severity of RHSA-2024:0670 is classified as important.

2

What vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2024:0670?

RHSA-2024:0670 addresses a file descriptor leak vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-21626.

3

How do I fix RHSA-2024:0670?

To fix RHSA-2024:0670, update the runc package to version 1.1.12-1.el9_3.

4

Which versions of Red Hat are affected by RHSA-2024:0670?

RHSA-2024:0670 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64, IBM z Systems, ARM 64, and Power, little endian.

5

What is runC in relation to RHSA-2024:0670?

runC is a lightweight, portable implementation of the Open Container Format (OCF) used as a container runtime that is affected by RHSA-2024:0670.

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