CVE-2017-5226: Input Validation

Published Jan 9, 2017
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Updated

When executing a program via the bubblewrap sandbox, the nonpriv session can escape to the parent session by using the TIOCSTI ioctl to push characters into the terminal's input buffer, allowing an attacker to escape the sandbox. References: https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=850702 Upstream bugs: https://github.com/projectatomic/bubblewrap/issues/142 https://github.com/projectatomic/bubblewrap/pull/143 Upstream patch: https://github.com/projectatomic/bubblewrap/commit/d7fc532c42f0e9bf427923bab85433282b3e5117

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/bubblewrap<0.1.5
0.1.5
debian/bubblewrap
0.4.1-30.8.0-20.9.0-1
projectatomic bubblewrap<=0.1.5

Event History

Jan 9, 2017
Data Sourced
via Debian·01:48 PM
SeverityAffected Software
Mar 29, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Aug 5, 2024
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:03 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5226?

CVE-2017-5226 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the risk of sandbox escape.

2

How does CVE-2017-5226 allow an attacker to escape the sandbox?

CVE-2017-5226 allows an attacker to escape the sandbox by using the TIOCSTI ioctl to push characters into the terminal's input buffer.

3

Which versions of bubblewrap are affected by CVE-2017-5226?

CVE-2017-5226 affects bubblewrap versions up to and including 0.1.5.

4

How do I fix CVE-2017-5226?

To fix CVE-2017-5226, upgrade bubblewrap to version 0.4.1-3 or later.

5

What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2017-5226?

CVE-2017-5226 impacts systems using bubblewrap versions prior to 0.4.1-3, particularly on Debian-based and Red Hat-based distributions.

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