Firejail chroot Command /etc/resolv.conf access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Firejail. This affects an unknown function of the file /etc/resolv.conf of the component chroot Command Handler. Such manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2016-10118. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Firejail (affected version unknown). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the file /etc/resolv.conf of the component chroot Command Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-264. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

Firejail allows local users to truncate /etc/resolv.conf via a chroot command to /.

The bug was discovered 01/05/2017. The weakness was published 04/13/2017 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-10118 since 01/06/2017. The attack needs to be approached locally. The successful exploitation needs a simple authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 98 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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

Similar entries are available at VDB-99799, VDB-99801, VDB-99802 and VDB-99803. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.3

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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01/05/2017 🔍
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04/13/2017 +97 days 🔍
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04/14/2017 +1 days 🔍
08/30/2020 +1234 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-10118 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-10118
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99800
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-10118 - Firejail - Privilege Escalation Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/14/2017 10:14
Updated: 08/30/2020 16:42
Changes: 04/14/2017 10:14 (51), 08/30/2020 16:42 (8)
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Cache ID: 216:662:103

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