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CVE-2019-16884

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 4.41% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2019-09-25 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5. It affects Linux, Docker. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

GitHub PoC Links

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CVE
CVE-2019-16884
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
4.41%
Linux Docker

Original NVD Description

runc through 1.0.0-rc8, as used in Docker through 19.03.2-ce and other products, allows AppArmor restriction bypass because libcontainer/rootfs_linux.go incorrectly checks mount targets, and thus a malicious Docker image can mount over a /proc directory.

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