CVE-2020-14298

Name: CVE-2020-14298
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-13T21:15:14.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-14298 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The version of docker as released for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extras via RHBA-2020:0053 advisory included an incorrect version of runc missing the fix for CVE-2019-5736, which was previously fixed via RHSA-2019:0304. This issue could allow a malicious or compromised container to compromise the container host and other containers running on the same host. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The version of docker as released for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extras via RHBA-2020:0053 advisory included an incorrect version of runc missing the fix for CVE-2019-5736, which was previously fixed via RHSA-2019:0304. This issue could allow a malicious or compromised container to compromise the container host and other containers running on the same host. This issue only affects docker version 1.13.1-108.git4ef4b30.el7, shipped in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extras. Both earlier and later versions are not affected.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

24.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-273

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Docker	Docker	1.13.1
Redhat	Openshift Container Platform	>= 3.0, <= 3.7.61
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2020:0427Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-14298Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/vulnerabilities/runcescapeVendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-5736Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2020:0427Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-14298Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/vulnerabilities/runcescapeVendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-5736Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-14298?

How severe is CVE-2020-14298?

CVE-2020-14298 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14298?

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