CVE-2019-11245

Name: CVE-2019-11245
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-29T01:15:11.147+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-11245 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kubernetes	Kubernetes	1.13.6
Kubernetes	Kubernetes	1.14.2

References

https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/78308Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190919-0003/
https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/78308Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190919-0003/

Timeline

Published: Aug 29, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-11245?

How severe is CVE-2019-11245?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-11245 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11245?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST