CVE-2022-23471: Github.com/containerd/containerd Containerd CRI Stream Server Vulnerable Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2022-23471 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.7) containerd cri stream server vulnerable vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Github.com/containerd/containerd libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves containerd cri stream server vulnerable to host memory exhaustion via terminal. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.5.16, 1.6.12.
CVE-2022-23471 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 5.7
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
How to Fix CVE-2022-23471
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/containerd/containerd dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
Upgrade github.com/containerd/containerd to 1.5.16Upgrade github.com/containerd/containerd to 1.6.12Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for github.com/containerd/containerdHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-23471, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/containerd/containerd:
inspect dependencies for github.com/containerd/containerdAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/containerd/containerd in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.5.16), your application is affected.
Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.
Technical Details
Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. In Github.com/containerd/containerd, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.
Source Advisory Statement
CVE-2022-23471 Affected Github.com/containerd/containerd Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
github.com/containerd/containerd
|
Go |
< 1.5.16
|
1.5.16
|
|
github.com/containerd/containerd
|
Go |
≥ 1.6.0
< 1.6.12
|
1.6.12
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-2qjp-425j-52j9",
"modified" : "2022-12-07T23:23:43Z",
"published" : "2022-12-07T23:23:43Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2022-23471" ],
"summary" : "containerd CRI stream server vulnerable to host memory exhaustion via terminal",
"details" : "### Impact\n\nA bug was found in containerd's CRI implementation where a user can exhaust memory on the host. In the CRI stream server, a goroutine is launched to handle terminal resize events if a TTY is requested. If the user's process fails to launch due to, for example, a faulty command, the goroutine will be stuck waiting to send without a receiver, resulting in a memory leak. Kubernetes and crictl can both be configured to use containerd's CRI implementation and the stream server is used for handling container IO.\n\n### Patches\n\nThis bug has been fixed in containerd 1.6.12 and 1.5.16. Users should update to these versions to resolve the issue.\n\n### Workarounds\n\nEnsure that only trusted images and commands are used and that only trusted users have permissions to execute commands in running containers. \n\n### For more information\n\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:\n\n* Open an issue in [containerd](https://github.com/containerd/containerd/issues/new/choose)\n* Email us at [security@containerd.io](mailto:security@containerd.io)\n\nTo report a security issue in containerd:\n* [Report a new vulnerability](https://github.com/containerd/containerd/security/advisories/new)\n* Email us at [security@containerd.io](mailto:security@containerd.io)",
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