HIGH

CVE-2022-1227

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

32.1%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A privilege escalation flaw was found in Podman. This flaw allows an attacker to publish a malicious image to a public registry. Once this image is downloaded by a potential victim, the vulnerability is triggered after a user runs the 'podman top' command. This action gives the attacker access to the host filesystem, leading to information disclosure or denial of service.

Technical details

Published
4/29/2022

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1227?

A privilege escalation flaw was found in Podman. This flaw allows an attacker to publish a malicious image to a public registry. Once this image is downloaded by a potential victim, the vulnerability is triggered after a user runs the 'podman top' command. This action gives the attacker access to the host filesystem, leading to information disclosure or denial of service.

Is CVE-2022-1227 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2022-1227 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 32.1%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-1227?

CVE-2022-1227 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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