Bubblewrap up to 0.1.2 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Bubblewrap up to 0.1.2. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2016-8659. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Bubblewrap up to 0.1.2. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Bubblewrap before 0.1.3 sets the PR_SET_DUMPABLE flag, which might allow local users to gain privileges by attaching to the process, as demonstrated by sending commands to a PrivSep socket.

The bug was discovered 02/13/2017. The weakness was disclosed 02/13/2017 by Sebastian Krahmer (Website). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-8659 since 10/13/2016. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading to version 0.1.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 93542†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Bubblewrap 0.1.3

Timelineinfo

10/12/2016 🔍
10/13/2016 +1 days 🔍
02/13/2017 +123 days 🔍
02/13/2017 +0 days 🔍
02/13/2017 +0 days 🔍
02/14/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/14/2022 +2099 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 107
Researcher: Sebastian Krahmer
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2016-8659 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8659
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96892
SecurityFocus: 93542 - bubblewrap CVE-2016-8659 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-8659 - Bubblewrap - Privilege Escalation Issue

Entryinfo

Created: 02/14/2017 09:13
Updated: 11/14/2022 08:38
Changes: 02/14/2017 09:13 (56), 08/14/2020 12:23 (7), 11/14/2022 08:38 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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