#VU20969 Insecure dynamic library loading in Docker - CVE-2019-14271

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#VU20969 Insecure dynamic library loading in Docker - CVE-2019-14271

Published: September 10, 2019 / Updated: March 16, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU20969
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-14271
CWE-ID: CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Docker
Software vendor:
Docker Inc.

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.

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