Input validation error in Docker

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU34833

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-5278

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

A vulnerability exists in Docker before 1.2 via container names, which may collide with and override container IDs.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Docker: 1.0.0 - 1.1.2

External links

http://github.com/xxg1413/docker-security/tree/master/CVE-2014-5278
http://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/docker-announce/lK6fQY6Jy84
http://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=docker-user/jyf9_mYcMI8/EIZfwe2QNzYJ

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.