Vulnerability identifier: #VU40066

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8867

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 gain access to sensitive information.

Docker Engine 1.12.2 enabled ambient capabilities with misconfigured capability policies. This allowed malicious images to bypass user permissions to access files within the container filesystem or mounted volumes.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Docker: 1.12.2

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External links
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94228
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037203
http://www.docker.com/docker-cve-database

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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.