Vulnerability identifier: #VU21141

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10214

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Container Projects image library
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Container Projects

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to containers/image library library does not enforce TLS connection by default. A remote attacker with ability to perform MitM attack can gain accecss to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Container Projects image library: 1.1 - 2.0.1

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External links
http://github.com/containers/image/issues/654
http://github.com/containers/image/pull/655

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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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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