QID 353110

Date Published: 2022-01-13

QID 353110: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for runc : ALAS-2021-1556

Runc through 1.0.0-rc8, as used in docker through 19.03.2-ce and other products, allows apparmor restriction bypass because libcontainer/rootfs_linux.go incorrectly checks mount targets, and thus a malicious docker image can mount over a /proc directory. (
( CVE-2019-16884)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS-2021-1556 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS-2021-1556 Amazon Linux URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2021-1556.html