CVE-2022-29162

A flaw was found in runc, where runc exec --cap executed processes with non-empty inheritable Linux process capabilities. This issue creates an atypical Linux environment and enables programs with inheritable file capabilities to elevate those capabilities to the permitted set during execve(2).

This issue is rated as low severity as the vulnerability can only result in atypical linux environment,and it's complex exploitation only results in minimal impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability in typical environments.

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.