CVE-2020-27534: Path Traversal

Published Dec 30, 2020
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Updated

util/binfmtmisc/check.go in Builder in Docker Engine before 19.03.9 calls os.OpenFile with a potentially unsafe qemu-check temporary pathname, constructed with an empty first argument in an ioutil.TempDir call.

Other sources

util/binfmtmisc/check.go in moby buildkit calls os.OpenFile with a potentially unsafe qemu-check temporary pathname, constructed with an empty first argument in an ioutil.TempDir call.

Red Hat

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
go/github.com/docker/docker<19.03.9
19.03.9
go/github.com/moby/moby<19.03.9
19.03.9
Docker docker<19.03.9

Event History

Dec 30, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:28 PM
Description
Jan 27, 2021
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:44 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 31, 2024
Advisory Published
via GitHub·11:13 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-27534?

CVE-2020-27534 is a vulnerability in Docker Engine before version 19.03.9 that could potentially allow an attacker to construct a potentially unsafe temporary pathname.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27534?

The severity of CVE-2020-27534 is medium, with a severity value of 5.3.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-27534?

Docker Engine versions up to, but excluding, 19.03.9 are affected by CVE-2020-27534.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-27534?

To fix CVE-2020-27534, it is recommended to update Docker Engine to version 19.03.9 or newer.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-27534?

More information about CVE-2020-27534 can be found in the Docker Engine release notes and the GitHub pull requests related to this vulnerability.

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