Auth bypass in Docker

CVE-2019-16884

runc through 1.0.0-rc8, as used in Docker through 19.03.2-ce and other products, allows AppArmor restriction bypass because libcontainer/rootfs_linux.go incorrectly checks mount targets, and thus a malicious Docker image can mount over a /…

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.044 (90.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16884?
CVE-2019-16884 is a high-severity vulnerability in Docker, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2019-09-25.
How severe is CVE-2019-16884?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2019-16884 known to be exploited?
23 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.