SUSE-SU-2023:2256-1 Security update for runc

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An update to runc addresses a security issue in the Go runtime, potentially allowing code execution within container environments.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is SUSE-SU-2023:2256-1?

SUSE-SU-2023:2256-1 is a vulnerability in runc, published on 19 May 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This update of runc fixes the following issues:

  • rebuild the package with the go 19.9 secure release (bsc#1200441).

Which versions are affected by SUSE-SU-2023:2256-1?

Linux distribution packages (19)
runc SUSE:Enterprise Storage 7All versions1.1.5-150000.43.1
runc SUSE:Enterprise Storage 7.1All versions1.1.5-150000.43.1
runc SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP1-LTSSAll versions1.1.5-150000.43.1
runc SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP2-LTSSAll versions1.1.5-150000.43.1
runc SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP3-ESPOSAll versions1.1.5-150000.43.1
runc SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP3-LTSSAll versions1.1.5-150000.43.1
runc SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.1All versions1.1.5-150000.43.1
runc SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.2All versions1.1.5-150000.43.1
runc SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.3All versions1.1.5-150000.43.1
runc SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.4All versions1.1.5-150000.43.1
runc SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Containers 15 SP4All versions1.1.5-150000.43.1
runc SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP1-LTSSAll versions1.1.5-150000.43.1
runc SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2-LTSSAll versions1.1.5-150000.43.1
runc SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3-LTSSAll versions1.1.5-150000.43.1
runc SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP1All versions1.1.5-150000.43.1
runc SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP2All versions1.1.5-150000.43.1
runc SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP3All versions1.1.5-150000.43.1
runc openSUSE:Leap 15.4All versions1.1.5-150000.43.1
runc openSUSE:Leap Micro 5.3All versions1.1.5-150000.43.1

How do I fix SUSE-SU-2023:2256-1?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is SUSE-SU-2023:2256-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of SUSE-SU-2023:2256-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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