CVE-2019-11245 — MEDIUM (4.9)

Vulnerability Description

In kubelet v1.13.6 and v1.14.2, containers for pods that do not specify an explicit runAsUser attempt to run as uid 0 (root) on container restart, or if the image was previously pulled to the node. If the pod specified mustRunAsNonRoot: true, the kubelet will refuse to start the container as root. If the pod did not specify mustRunAsNonRoot: true, the kubelet will run the container as uid 0.

CVSS Score

4.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kubernetes	Kubernetes	1.13.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-703 CWE-264

References

https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/78308ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190919-0003/
https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/78308ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190919-0003/

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-11245?

CVE-2019-11245 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). In kubelet v1.13.6 and v1.14.2, containers for pods that do not specify an explicit runAsUser attempt to run as uid 0 (root) on container restart, or if the image was previously pulled to the node. If...

How severe is CVE-2019-11245?

CVE-2019-11245 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-11245?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kubernetes Kubernetes.