ID:5266 - Exploit for Spoofing attack in Docker - CVE-2020-13401

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:5266 - Exploit for Spoofing attack in Docker - CVE-2020-13401

ID:5266 - Exploit for Spoofing attack in Docker - CVE-2020-13401

Published: April 1, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU28556
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-13401
CWE-ID: CWE-451
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Vulnerable software:
Docker

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of IPv6 router advertisements. An attacker in a container, with the CAP_NET_RAW capability, can craft IPv6 router advertisements, and consequently spoof external IPv6 hosts, obtain sensitive information, or cause a denial of service.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.