What Is Runc Vulnerability?
A Linux container running CLI tool called runc had a vulnerability (CVE-2024-21626) that made it possible for a container order-of-operations breakout centered on the WORKDIR command. Runc vulnerability is the name given to this security hole in runc. Container escape to the underlying host operating system could occur from the exploitation of this vulnerability. This could happen if you build a container image with a malicious Dockerfile or upstream image, or if you run a malicious image.
What Are Docker Runc Vulnerabilities ?
Docker, a leading containerization platform, employs container runtimes like runc to execute containers. However, vulnerabilities in runC can expose systems to security threats. This article meticulously explores Docker runc vulnerabilities, emphasizing their implications and offering strategies to fortify container runtimes.