CVE-2019-14271: Code Injection

Published Jul 29, 2019
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Updated

In Docker 19.03.x before 19.03.1 linked against the GNU C Library (aka glibc), code injection can occur when the nsswitch facility dynamically loads a library inside a chroot that contains the contents of the container.

Affected Software

6 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
go/github.com/docker/docker>=19.03.0<19.03.1
19.03.1
Docker Docker>=19.03<19.03.1
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
openSUSE Leap=15.0
openSUSE Leap=15.1

Event History

Jul 29, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:05 PM
Description
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·04:51 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-14271?

CVE-2019-14271 is a vulnerability in Docker 19.03.x that allows code injection when the nsswitch facility dynamically loads a library inside a chroot that contains the contents of the container.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-14271?

Docker versions 19.03.x before 19.03.1, Debian Linux 10.0, openSUSE Leap 15.0 and 15.1 are affected by CVE-2019-14271.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-14271?

CVE-2019-14271 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-14271?

To fix CVE-2019-14271, update Docker to version 19.03.1 or newer.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-14271?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-14271 at the following references: - [GitHub Issue](https://github.com/moby/moby/issues/39449) - [GitHub Pull Request](https://github.com/moby/moby/pull/39612) - [Docker Engine Pull Request](https://github.com/docker/engine/pull/305)

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