MEDIUM · 5.9

CVE-2020-1726

A flaw was discovered in Podman where it incorrectly allows containers when created to overwrite existing files in volumes, even if they are mounted as read-only. When a user runs a malicious containe...

Vulnerability Description

A flaw was discovered in Podman where it incorrectly allows containers when created to overwrite existing files in volumes, even if they are mounted as read-only. When a user runs a malicious container or a container based on a malicious image with an attached volume that is used for the first time, it is possible to trigger the flaw and overwrite files in the volume.This issue was introduced in version 1.6.0.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Libpod ProjectLibpod1.6.0
RedhatOpenshift Container Platform4.3
RedhatEnterprise Linux8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-1726?

CVE-2020-1726 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). A flaw was discovered in Podman where it incorrectly allows containers when created to overwrite existing files in volumes, even if they are mounted as read-only. When a user runs a malicious containe...

How severe is CVE-2020-1726?

CVE-2020-1726 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-1726?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libpod Project Libpod, Redhat Openshift Container Platform, Redhat Enterprise Linux.