CVE-2020-14298 Privilege escalation in Docker
A malicious container can escape to the host and compromise other containers due to an outdated runc version in specific Docker releases.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-14298?
CVE-2020-14298 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, published on 13 Jul 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The version of docker as released for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extras via RHBA-2020:0053 advisory included an incorrect version of runc missing the fix for CVE-2019-5736, which was previously fixed via RHSA-2019:0304. This issue could allow a malicious or compromised container to compromise the container host and other containers running on the same host. This issue only affects docker version 1.13.1-108.git4ef4b30.el7, shipped in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extras. Both earlier and later versions are not affected.
Weakness: CWE-273
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-14298?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Docker Docker, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Openshift Container Platform.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14298?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2020-14298 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-14298 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Redhat Enterprise Linux Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vqjv-866h-qv94.