containers / containers/gvisor-tap-vsock

disable access to control routes via 192.168.127.1

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Description

Using the podman machine, containers can access forwarder controls via `curl -s 192.168.127.1/...`. This behavior should probably be disabled or gated in some way.

It has security implications if end users decide to use podman to host containerized applications on Mac for example, which is something that absolutely happens with Docker for Desktop on Mac.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the container access described with a Podman machine and curl against 192.168.127.1, then trace how the forwarder control routes are exposed. Done means containers cannot reach those controls, or access is explicitly gated, while the intended control access remains available.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
networking, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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