CVE-2019-15789
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.50%
Last modified
CVE-2019-15789 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Privilege escalation vulnerability in MicroK8s allows a low privilege user with local access to obtain root access to the host by provisioning a privileged container. Fixed in MicroK8s 1.15.3.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Privilege escalation vulnerability in MicroK8s allows a low privilege user with local access to obtain root access to the host by provisioning a privileged container. Fixed in MicroK8s 1.15.3.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Microk8s | < 1.15.3 |
References
- https://discuss.kubernetes.io/t/explicit-use-of-sudo-in-microk8s-cli/7605Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ubuntu/microk8s/pull/590Third Party Advisory
- https://pulsesecurity.co.nz/advisories/microk8s-privilege-escalationExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://discuss.kubernetes.io/t/explicit-use-of-sudo-in-microk8s-cli/7605Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ubuntu/microk8s/pull/590Third Party Advisory
- https://pulsesecurity.co.nz/advisories/microk8s-privilege-escalationExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-15789?
Privilege escalation vulnerability in MicroK8s allows a low privilege user with local access to obtain root access to the host by provisioning a privileged container. Fixed in MicroK8s 1.15.3.
How severe is CVE-2019-15789?
CVE-2019-15789 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15789?
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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