CVE-2020-27151: High severity katacontainers Kata Containers vulnerability
An issue was discovered in Kata Containers through 1.11.3 and 2.x through 2.0-rc1. The runtime will execute binaries given using annotations without any kind of validation. Someone who is granted access rights to a cluster will be able to have kata-runtime execute arbitrary binaries as root on the worker nodes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-27151?
CVE-2020-27151 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution by unauthorized users.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27151?
To fix CVE-2020-27151, it is recommended to upgrade to Kata Containers version 1.11.4 or a later version in the 2.x series.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-27151?
The impact of CVE-2020-27151 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary binaries as root, compromising the security of the host system.
Which versions of Kata Containers are affected by CVE-2020-27151?
CVE-2020-27151 affects Kata Containers versions up to 1.11.3 and 2.0.0-alpha1, 2.0.0-alpha2, 2.0.0-alpha3, 2.0.0-rc0, and 2.0.0-rc1.
Who is at risk for CVE-2020-27151?
Users who have granted access rights to a cluster are at risk for CVE-2020-27151, as they could exploit the vulnerability.