CVE-2020-14298

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.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com
Affected: n/a Docker
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References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-14298 vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/vulnerabilities/runcescape vendor advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-5736 patch vendor advisory issue tracking
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2020:0427 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-14298?
CVE-2020-14298 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-14298?
To fix CVE-2020-14298, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-14298 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-14298 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-14298?
CVE-2020-14298 affects n/a Docker.
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