CVE-2019-13139: OS Command Injection

Published Aug 22, 2019
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Updated

In Docker before 18.09.4, an attacker who is capable of supplying or manipulating the build path for the "docker build" command would be able to gain command execution. An issue exists in the way "docker build" processes remote git URLs, and results in command injection into the underlying "git clone" command, leading to code execution in the context of the user executing the "docker build" command. This occurs because git ref can be misinterpreted as a flag.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
debian/docker.io
18.09.1+dfsg1-7.1+deb10u320.10.5+dfsg1-1+deb11u220.10.24+dfsg1-120.10.25+dfsg1-2
Docker docker<18.09.4

Remediation

Event History

Aug 22, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:47 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-13139?

CVE-2019-13139 is a vulnerability in Docker before version 18.09.4 that allows an attacker to gain command execution by manipulating the build path for the "docker build" command.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-13139?

The severity of CVE-2019-13139 is high with a CVSS score of 8.4.

3

How does CVE-2019-13139 affect Docker?

CVE-2019-13139 affects Docker versions before 18.09.4 and can be exploited by supplying or manipulating the build path for the "docker build" command.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-13139?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-13139 by manipulating the build path for the "docker build" command, allowing them to gain command execution.

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-13139?

To fix CVE-2019-13139, update Docker to version 18.09.4 or higher.

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