CVE-2016-8659: bubblewrap_project bubblewrap
CVSS: 7.0v3.0HighModified
AliasesDEBIAN-CVE-2016-8659openSUSE-SU-2024:10386-1
Published 13-02-2017Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-8659 is a high (CVSS 7.0) vulnerability in bubblewrap_project bubblewrap. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 32.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.0/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.40%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-02-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Bubblewrap before 0.1.3 sets the PR_SET_DUMPABLE flag, which might allow local users to gain privileges by attaching to the process, as demonstrated by sending commands to a PrivSep socket.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- OSV · DebianEcosystem advisory · calculated7.0HighCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 6.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.40%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
33%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.38% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.40%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Bubblewrap_project1 product
- bubblewrap≤ 0.1.1
Debian1 product
- bubblewrap< 0.1.2-2
Opensuse1 product
- flatpak&distro=openSUSE Tumbleweed< 0.6.14-1.1
3 vendors · 3 products
References
6 links- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/13/4Mailing ListX Refsource MLISTPatchThird Party Advisory
- github.com/projectatomic/bubblewrap/issues/107X Refsource CONFIRMIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
