CVE-2023-25153: Github.com/containerd/containerd OCI Image Importer Memory Exhaustion Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2023-25153 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) oci image importer memory exhaustion vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Github.com/containerd/containerd libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves oci image importer memory exhaustion in github.com/containerd/containerd. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.5.18, 1.6.18.
CVE-2023-25153 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 5.5
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
How to Fix CVE-2023-25153
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 1.5.18Upgrade github.com/containerd/containerd to 1.6.18Run 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-2023-25153, 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 1.5.18), 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-2023-25153 Affected Github.com/containerd/containerd Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
github.com/containerd/containerd
|
Go |
< 1.5.18
|
1.5.18
|
|
github.com/containerd/containerd
|
Go |
≥ 1.6.0
< 1.6.18
|
1.6.18
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-259w-8hf6-59c2",
"modified" : "2024-09-06T21:37:22Z",
"published" : "2023-02-16T14:12:36Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2023-25153" ],
"summary" : "OCI image importer memory exhaustion in github.com/containerd/containerd",
"details" : "### Impact\nWhen importing an OCI image, there was no limit on the number of bytes read for certain files. A maliciously crafted image with a large file where a limit was not applied could cause a denial of service.\n\n### Patches\n\nThis bug has been fixed in containerd 1.6.18 and 1.5.18. Users should update to these versions to resolve the issue.\n\n### Workarounds\n\nEnsure that only trusted images are used and that only trusted users have permissions to import images. \n\n### Credits\n\nThe containerd project would like to thank [David Korczynski](https://github.com/DavidKorczynski) and [Adam Korczynski](https://github.com/AdamKorcz) of ADA Logics for responsibly disclosing this issue in accordance with the [containerd security policy](https://github.com/containerd/project/blob/main/SECURITY.md) during a security fuzzing audit sponsored by CNCF.\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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