CVE-2023-27561: Github.com/opencontainers/runc Opencontainers Runc Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vpvm-3wq2-2wvm
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CVSS 7.0
CWE-706
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-27561 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.0) opencontainers runc incorrect authorization vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-706: Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference) affecting Github.com/opencontainers/runc libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves opencontainers runc incorrect authorization vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.1.5.

CVE-2023-27561 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-27561
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vpvm-3wq2-2wvm
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.0
CWE Classification CWE-706: Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference
Affected Product Github.com/opencontainers/runc
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.0

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:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-27561

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/opencontainers/runc 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/opencontainers/runc fixed: 1.1.5 
Upgrade github.com/opencontainers/runc to 1.1.5
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/opencontainers/runc

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-27561, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/opencontainers/runc:

inspect dependencies for github.com/opencontainers/runc

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/opencontainers/runc in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.1.5), 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-706: Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference, where the product uses a name or reference to access a resource, but the name/reference resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere. In Github.com/opencontainers/runc, 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

runc 1.0.0-rc95 through 1.1.4 has Incorrect Access Control leading to Escalation of Privileges, related to `libcontainer/rootfs_linux.go`. To exploit this, an attacker must be able to spawn two containers with custom volume-mount configurations, and be able to run custom images. NOTE: this issue exists because of a CVE-2019-19921 regression.

CVE-2023-27561 Affected Github.com/opencontainers/runc Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.1.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/opencontainers/runc
golang/github.com/opencontainers/runc
Go
≥ 1.0.0-rc95
< 1.1.5
1.1.5

References

Github.com/opencontainers/runc Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/opencontainers/runc
Github.com/opencontainers/runc Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://gist.github.com/LiveOverflow/c937820b688922eb127fb760ce06dab9
NVD — CVE-2023-27561 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-27561
Github.com/opencontainers/runc Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/opencontainers/runc/issues/2197#issuecomment-1437617334
Github.com/opencontainers/runc Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/opencontainers/runc/issues/3751
Github.com/opencontainers/runc Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/opencontainers/runc/pull/3785
Github.com/opencontainers/runc Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241206-0004
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/03/msg00023.html
Github.com/opencontainers/runc Release RELEASE
https://github.com/opencontainers/runc/releases/tag/v1.1.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27561?
CVE-2023-27561 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/opencontainers/runc involving Opencontainers runc Incorrect Authorization vulnerability under CWE-706: Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference.
Which Github.com/opencontainers/runc versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.1.5 across affected packages: github.com/opencontainers/runc.
What version fixes CVE-2023-27561?
Upgrading to 1.1.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/opencontainers/runc affected?
Yes, github.com/opencontainers/runc is affected in releases prior to 1.1.5. Upgrade your dependency to 1.1.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-27561?
CVE-2023-27561 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-27561?
CVE-2023-27561 is classified under CWE-706: Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference (The product uses a name or reference to access a resource, but the name/reference resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2023-27561?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/opencontainers/runc'. 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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