CVE-2019-10152: Github.com/containers/podman Path Traversal Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rh5f-2w6r-q7vj
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CVSS 7.2
CWE-59 CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-10152 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.2) path traversal vulnerability (CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')) affecting Github.com/containers/podman libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves podman path traversal vulnerability leads to arbitrary file read/write. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.4.0.

CVE-2019-10152 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-10152
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rh5f-2w6r-q7vj
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.2
CWE Classification CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Affected Product Github.com/containers/podman
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.2

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2019-10152

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/containers/podman dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

github.com/containers/podman fixed: 1.4.0 
Upgrade github.com/containers/podman to 1.4.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for github.com/containers/podman

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2019-10152, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/containers/podman:

inspect dependencies for github.com/containers/podman

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/containers/podman in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.4.0), 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-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following'), where the product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. In Github.com/containers/podman, 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

A path traversal vulnerability has been discovered in podman before version 1.4.0 in the way it handles symlinks inside containers. An attacker who has compromised an existing container can cause arbitrary files on the host filesystem to be read/written when an administrator tries to copy a file from/to the container.

CVE-2019-10152 Affected Github.com/containers/podman Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.4.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/containers/podman
golang/github.com/containers/podman
Go
< 1.4.0
1.4.0

References

NVD — CVE-2019-10152 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-10152
Github.com/containers/podman Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/containers/libpod/issues/3211
Github.com/containers/podman Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/containers/libpod/pull/3214
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-10152
Github.com/containers/podman Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/containers/libpod
Github.com/containers/podman Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/containers/libpod/blob/master/RELEASE_NOTES.md#140
Github.com/containers/podman Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00001.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-10152?
CVE-2019-10152 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/containers/podman involving Podman Path Traversal Vulnerability leads to arbitrary file read/write under CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following').
Which Github.com/containers/podman versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.4.0 across affected packages: github.com/containers/podman.
What version fixes CVE-2019-10152?
Upgrading to 1.4.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/containers/podman affected?
Yes, github.com/containers/podman is affected in releases prior to 1.4.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.4.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-10152?
CVE-2019-10152 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-10152?
CVE-2019-10152 is classified under CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') (The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2019-10152?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/containers/podman'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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