CVE-2026-64777
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Remote File Access in Container Runtime

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-64777, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-08-20

Last updated on: 2026-08-20

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description

A malicious builder peer may be able to request an in-context file by name from the host and receive the contents of whatever the name resolves to, even when it resolves outside the build context. This vulnerability is addressed in container version 1.2.0.

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Published
2026-08-20
Last Modified
2026-08-20
Generated
2026-08-20
AI Q&A
2026-08-20
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
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apple container 1.2.0

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Exploitability

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CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

A malicious builder peer can request a file from the host by name and receive its contents, even if the file is outside the intended build context. This allows unauthorized access to sensitive files.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could steal sensitive files from your system by exploiting this vulnerability in the container environment. This may lead to data breaches or unauthorized access to confidential information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could violate compliance requirements by exposing protected data, potentially leading to legal penalties or loss of certification under standards like GDPR or HIPAA.

Mitigation Strategies

Update to container version 1.2.0 or later to address the vulnerability. Ensure all systems using the affected container are upgraded immediately.

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