In Docker before versions 9.03.15, 20.10.3 there is a vulnerability involving the --userns-remap option in which access to remapped root allows privilege escalation to real root. When using "--userns-remap", if the root user in the remapped namespace has access to the host filesystem they can modify files under "/var/lib/docker/<remapping>" that cause writing files with extended privileges. Versions 20.10.3 and 19.03.15 contain patches that prevent privilege escalation from remapped user.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.8, indicating it requires adjacent network access with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts integrity (unauthorized modifications), for affected systems. Impacting 3 products from docker, from debian, from netapp organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2021, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2021-02-02T18:15:11.827
2024-11-21T05:47:55.867
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 (MEDIUM)
AV:A/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
5.1
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | docker | docker | < 19.03.15 | Yes |
| Application | docker | docker | < 20.10.3 | Yes |
| Operating System | debian | debian_linux | 10.0 | Yes |
| Application | netapp | e-series_santricity_os_controller | ≤ 11.60.3 | Yes |
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