RHSA-2020:0942: Moderate: runc security update

Published Mar 23, 2020
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Updated

The runC tool is a lightweight, portable implementation of the Open Container Format (OCF) that provides container runtime.Security Fix(es): runc: volume mount race condition with shared mounts leads to information leak/integrity manipulation (CVE-2019-19921) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/runc<1.0.0-66.rc8.el7_7
1.0.0-66.rc8.el7_7
redhat/runc<1.0.0-66.rc8.el7_7
1.0.0-66.rc8.el7_7
redhat/runc-debuginfo<1.0.0-66.rc8.el7_7
1.0.0-66.rc8.el7_7
redhat/runc-debuginfo<1.0.0-66.rc8.el7_7
1.0.0-66.rc8.el7_7
redhat/runc<1.0.0-66.rc8.el7_7
1.0.0-66.rc8.el7_7
redhat/runc-debuginfo<1.0.0-66.rc8.el7_7
1.0.0-66.rc8.el7_7

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/runc to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.0.0-66.rc8.el7_7
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/runc-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.0.0-66.rc8.el7_7

Event History

Jul 29, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·05:20 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:20 PM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2020:0942?

The severity of RHSA-2020:0942 is classified as moderate.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2020:0942?

To fix RHSA-2020:0942, you should update the runc package to version 1.0.0-66.rc8.el7_7.

3

What is the main vulnerability addressed in RHSA-2020:0942?

The main vulnerability addressed in RHSA-2020:0942 involves a volume mount race condition in runc that can lead to information leakage and integrity manipulation.

4

Which package versions are affected by RHSA-2020:0942?

RHSA-2020:0942 affects the runc and runc-debuginfo packages prior to version 1.0.0-66.rc8.el7_7.

5

Is RHSA-2020:0942 related to container security?

Yes, RHSA-2020:0942 is related to container security as it involves a vulnerability in the runC container runtime.

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