containers/common Go lib FIPS Path Validation Flaw Enables Host Dir Exposure
CVE-2024-9341 Published on October 1, 2024
Podman: buildah: cri-o: fips crypto-policy directory mounting issue in containers/common go library
A flaw was found in Go. When FIPS mode is enabled on a system, container runtimes may incorrectly handle certain file paths due to improper validation in the containers/common Go library. This flaw allows an attacker to exploit symbolic links and trick the system into mounting sensitive host directories inside a container. This issue also allows attackers to access critical host files, bypassing the intended isolation between containers and the host system.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-9341 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction and a small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.
Timeline
Reported to Red Hat.
Made public. 1 day later.
Weakness Type
What is an insecure temporary file Vulnerability?
The software attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
CVE-2024-9341 has been classified to as an insecure temporary file vulnerability or weakness.
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Exploit Probability
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