CVE-2022-23648: containerd CRI plugin Insecure Handling Of Image Volumes Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-crp2-qrr5-8pq7
CVSS 7.5
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-23648 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) insecure handling of image volumes vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting containerd CRI plugin libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves insecure handling of image volumes. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.4.13, 1.5.10, 1.6.1.

CVE-2022-23648 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-23648
GHSA Identifier GHSA-crp2-qrr5-8pq7
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product containerd CRI plugin
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-23648

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected containerd CRI plugin 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/containerd/containerd fixed: 1.4.13
Upgrade github.com/containerd/containerd to 1.4.13
github.com/containerd/containerd fixed: 1.5.10
Upgrade github.com/containerd/containerd to 1.5.10
github.com/containerd/containerd fixed: 1.6.1
Upgrade github.com/containerd/containerd to 1.6.1
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/containerd/containerd

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-23648, inspect your project dependencies for containerd CRI plugin:

inspect dependencies for github.com/containerd/containerd

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of containerd CRI plugin in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.4.13), 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In containerd CRI plugin, 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

### Impact A bug was found in containerd where containers launched through containerd’s CRI implementation with a specially-crafted image configuration could gain access to read-only copies of arbitrary files and directories on the host. This may bypass any policy-based enforcement on container setup (including a Kubernetes Pod Security Policy) and expose potentially sensitive information. Kubernetes and crictl can both be configured to use containerd’s CRI implementation. ### Patches This bug has been fixed in containerd 1.6.1, 1.5.10 and 1.4.13. Users should update to these versions to resolve the issue. ### Workarounds Ensure that only trusted images are used. ### Credits The containerd project would like to thank Felix Wilhelm of Google Project Zero for responsibly disclosing this issue in accordance with the [containerd security policy](https://github.com/containerd/project/blob/main/SECURITY.md). ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in [containerd](https://github.com/containerd/containerd/issues/new/choose) * Email us at [security@containerd.io](mailto:security@containerd.io)

CVE-2022-23648 Affected containerd CRI plugin Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.4.131.5.101.6.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/containerd/containerd
Go
< 1.4.13
1.4.13
github.com/containerd/containerd
Go
≥ 1.5.0
< 1.5.10
1.5.10
github.com/containerd/containerd
Go
≥ 1.6.0
< 1.6.1
1.6.1

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/containerd/containerd/security/advisories/GHSA-crp2-qrr5-8pq7
NVD — CVE-2022-23648 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23648
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/containerd/containerd/commit/10f428dac7cec44c864e1b830a4623af27a9fc70
containerd CRI plugin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/containerd/containerd
containerd CRI plugin Release RELEASE
https://github.com/containerd/containerd/releases/tag/v1.4.13
containerd CRI plugin Release RELEASE
https://github.com/containerd/containerd/releases/tag/v1.5.10
containerd CRI plugin Release RELEASE
https://github.com/containerd/containerd/releases/tag/v1.6.1
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containerd CRI plugin Security Information SECURITY
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-31
containerd CRI plugin Security Information SECURITY
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5091
containerd CRI plugin Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166421/containerd-Image-Volume-Insecure-Handling.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23648?
CVE-2022-23648 is a security vulnerability in containerd CRI plugin involving Insecure handling of image volumes under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which containerd CRI plugin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.4.13, 1.5.10, 1.6.1 across affected packages: github.com/containerd/containerd.
What version fixes CVE-2022-23648?
Upgrading to 1.4.13, 1.5.10, 1.6.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/containerd/containerd affected?
Yes, github.com/containerd/containerd is affected in releases prior to 1.4.13, 1.5.10, 1.6.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.4.13, 1.5.10, 1.6.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-23648?
CVE-2022-23648 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-23648?
CVE-2022-23648 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2022-23648?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/containerd/containerd'. 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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