CVE-2024-55578
Runtime vulnerability - Docker
Medium
CVSS Score: 6.3
Published: 2026-03-27
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability in Docker Runtime allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. This affects versions through 20.20.7.
Affected Systems
| Vendor | Docker |
| Product | Runtime |
| Affected Versions | < 14.95 |
| CWE ID | CWE-89 |
Mitigation
As a workaround, disable the affected feature until a patch is available.
Fix Instructions
1. Update Runtime to the latest version
2. Apply vendor patch when available
3. Implement network segmentation
4. Monitor for exploitation attempts
References
Risk Assessment
CVSS: 6.3/10
| Exploit Available | Yes |
| Patch Available | Yes |
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