Description
Sylabs Singularity 2.4 to 2.6 allows local users to conduct Improper Input Validation attacks.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | singularity-container | 2.4.2-4ubuntu0.1~esm1 | USN-4840-1 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSE Package Hub 15 | singularity | 2.6.1-bp150.3.6.1 | openSUSE-SU-2019:0009-1 |
| SUSE Package Hub 12 SP3 | singularity | 2.6.1-14.1 | openSUSE-SU-2019:0095-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | singularity | 3.8.3-1.2 | openSUSE-SU-2024:11384-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.0 | singularity | 2.6.1-bp150.3.6.1 | openSUSE-SU-2019:0009-1 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go | github.com/sylabs/singularity | >= 2.4.0, < 2.6.1 | 2.6.1 | GHSA-p83v-8vmr-qfv9 |
Advisories 4
- USN-4840-1 singularity-container vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Feb 10, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2019:0009-1 Security update for singularity SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2019:0095-1 Security update for singularity SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:11384-1 singularity-3.8.3-1.2 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026