SUSE Runc Vulnerability Fixes Filesystem Integrity Issue

SUSE Runc Vulnerability Fixes Filesystem Integrity Issue

First seen 11 Aug 2026, 15:02 UTC •Linuxsecurity •96% similarity •24.9

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SUSE has released updates for runc to address CVE-2026-41579, a vulnerability that allows a malicious image with a `/dev` symlink to cause limited host filesystem integrity violations. The update, version 1.3.6, includes various bug fixes and enhancements. Affected systems include SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and High Performance Computing versions 12 and 15. The CVE was published on July 1, 2026, and has a CVSS score of 3.3, indicating a low severity. Administrators are encouraged to audit Linux privileges to mitigate potential compromises. The updates were released on August 10, 2026, with a low urgency rating. No active exploitation has been reported.

Key Points: • CVE-2026-41579 allows filesystem integrity violations via malicious images. • SUSE released updates for runc, fixing the vulnerability and improving performance. • Affected systems include SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and High Performance Computing.

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2026-07-01
CVE-2026-41579 published
A vulnerability in runc was disclosed, allowing filesystem integrity violations through malicious images.
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2026-08-10
SUSE releases runc update
SUSE released version 1.3.6 of runc to address CVE-2026-41579 and other bugs.
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2026-08-10
SUSE advisory issued
SUSE issued an advisory for the low-severity vulnerability, urging users to update their systems.
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