Leaky Vessels in Cloud Environments Shake Docker and Beyond

Summary: Four vulnerabilities, collectively termed Leaky Vessels, have been uncovered within container engine components, specifically affecting the runC command line tool. In the most severe instances, illicit entry into the underlying host operating system could result in the compromise of vita...

The vulnerability of the Runc command-line tool for isolated containers arises from incorrect handling of symbolic links before accessing the file. This allows attackers to gain access to confidential data, compromise its integrity, and cause service failures.

The vulnerability of the Runc container launch tool is related to incorrect handling of symbolic links before accessing the file. Exploiting this vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to confidential data, compromise its integrity, and cause service failures...