#VU32459 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Docker - CVE-2014-6408

Vulnerability identifier: #VU32459

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-6408

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Docker
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Docker Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.

Docker 1.3.0 through 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to modify the default run profile of image containers and possibly bypass the container by applying unspecified security options to an image.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Docker: 1.3.0 - 1.3.1

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External links
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-December/145154.html
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-12/msg00009.html
https://secunia.com/advisories/60171
https://secunia.com/advisories/60241
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/24/5
https://docs.docker.com/v1.3/release-notes/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.