What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2990?

CVE-2022-2990 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-2990?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-2990. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-2990?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-2990. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Buildah CVE-2022-2990

HIGH

Placement of User into Incorrect Group (CWE-842)

2022-09-13 secalert@redhat.com

Information Disclosure Buildah Openshift Container Platform Enterprise Linux

7.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.1 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 13, 2022 - 14:15 nvd

HIGH 7.1

DescriptionNVD

An incorrect handling of the supplementary groups in the Buildah container engine might lead to the sensitive information disclosure or possible data modification if an attacker has direct access to the affected container where supplementary groups are used to set access permissions and is able to execute a binary code in that container.

AnalysisAI

An incorrect handling of the supplementary groups in the Buildah container engine might lead to the sensitive information disclosure or possible data modification if an attacker has direct access to. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-842. An incorrect handling of the supplementary groups in the Buildah container engine might lead to the sensitive information disclosure or possible data modification if an attacker has direct access to the affected container where supplementary groups are used to set access permissions and is able to execute a binary code in that container. Affected products include: Buildah Project Buildah, Redhat Openshift Container Platform, Redhat Enterprise Linux.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.