CVE-2020-2023:
Improper Privilege Management and Execution with Unnecessary Privileges in Kata Containers
9.8
CVSS ScoreBasic Information
CVE ID
GHSA ID
EPSS Score
-
CWE
Published
2/15/2022
Updated
2/1/2023
KEV Status
No
Technology
Go
GoTechnical Details
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
| Package Name | Ecosystem | Vulnerable Versions | First Patched Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| github.com/kata-containers/agent | go | <= 1.9 | 1.9.1 |
| github.com/kata-containers/agent | go | >= 1.10.0, < 1.10.5 | 1.10.5 |
| github.com/kata-containers/agent | go | >= 1.11.0, < 1.11.1 | 1.11.1 |
| github.com/kata-containers/runtime | go | <= 1.9 | 1.9.1 |
| github.com/kata-containers/runtime | go | >= 1.10.0, < 1.10.5 | 1.10.5 |
| github.com/kata-containers/runtime | go | >= 1.11.0, < 1.11.1 | 1.11.1 |
Vulnerability Intelligence
Miggo AI
Miggo AIRoot Cause Analysis
The vulnerability stems from missing device cgroup restrictions in container creation. The key patch adds updateDeviceCgroupForGuestRootfs() call in agentGRPC.CreateContainer, indicating this was the execution point where security controls were previously absent. The function signature matches the gRPC endpoint that would be invoked during container initialization, making it the primary vulnerable entry point visible in runtime traces.