LOW
CVE-2016-10118
CWE-264Published: April 13, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Firejail allows local users to truncate /etc/resolv.conf via a chroot command to /.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-10118 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
firejail_project1 product(s)
firejail
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/05/4Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/06/2Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/05/4Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/06/2Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-10118
CVSS Score3.3 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 13, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-10118 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.