ID:8917 - Exploit for Insecure dynamic library loading in Docker - CVE-2019-14271

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:8917 - Exploit for Insecure dynamic library loading in Docker - CVE-2019-14271

ID:8917 - Exploit for Insecure dynamic library loading in Docker - CVE-2019-14271

Published: March 16, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU20969
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-14271
CWE-ID: CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Docker

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads NSS libraries in docker cp in an insecure manner. A local attacker can pass a specially crafted library file to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.