What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-2023?

CVE-2020-2023 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-2023?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-2023. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Runtime CVE-2020-2023

MEDIUM

Execution with Unnecessary Privileges (CWE-250)

2020-06-10 psirt@paloaltonetworks.com

RCE Privilege Escalation Runtime

6.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.3 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 10, 2020 - 18:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.3

DescriptionNVD

Kata Containers doesn't restrict containers from accessing the guest's root filesystem device. Malicious containers can exploit this to gain code execution on the guest and masquerade as the kata-agent. This issue affects Kata Containers 1.11 versions earlier than 1.11.1; Kata Containers 1.10 versions earlier than 1.10.5; and Kata Containers 1.9 and earlier versions.

AnalysisAI

Kata Containers doesn't restrict containers from accessing the guest's root filesystem device. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.3), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-250. Kata Containers doesn't restrict containers from accessing the guest's root filesystem device. Malicious containers can exploit this to gain code execution on the guest and masquerade as the kata-agent.11 versions earlier than 1.11.1; Kata Containers 1.10 versions earlier than 1.10.5; and Kata Containers 1.9 and earlier versions. Affected products include: Katacontainers Runtime.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.