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CVE-2020-14298

8.8 · HIGH

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 fix…

Published Jul 13, 2020CWE-273EPSS 0.32%

Overview

CVE-2020-14298 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 13, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2020:0427Refaccess.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-14298Refaccess.redhat.com/security/vulnerabilities/runcescapeRefbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-5736Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2020:0427Refaccess.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-14298Refaccess.redhat.com/security/vulnerabilities/runcescapeRefbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-5736

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14298?

CVE-2020-14298 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 13, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-14298?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-14298?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-14298?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2020-14298 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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