libseccomp-golang up to 0.9.0 BPF Generator Argument input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in libseccomp-golang up to 0.9.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component BPF Generator. The manipulation as part of Argument results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-18367. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libseccomp-golang up to 0.9.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component BPF Generator. The manipulation as part of a Argument leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

libseccomp-golang 0.9.0 and earlier incorrectly generates BPFs that OR multiple arguments rather than ANDing them. A process running under a restrictive seccomp filter that specified multiple syscall arguments could bypass intended access restrictions by specifying a single matching argument.

The bug was discovered 04/25/2019. The weakness was released 04/24/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-18367 since 04/24/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 259375 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2017-18367), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (259375). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 259375
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2017-18367

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

04/24/2019 🔍
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04/25/2019 +1 days 🔍
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08/31/2025 +2320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: RHSA-2019:4087
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-18367 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-18367
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-134016

Entryinfo

Created: 04/25/2019 07:16
Updated: 08/31/2025 11:24
Changes: 04/25/2019 07:16 (53), 06/01/2020 17:44 (2), 09/06/2023 19:05 (4), 08/31/2025 11:24 (22)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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