Vulnerability identifier: #VU74467

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28841

CWE-ID: CWE-311

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
moby
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Moby project

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to missing encryption of sensitive data within the overlay network driver. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

moby: 1.12.0 - 1.13.1, 18.09.0 - 18.09.9, 19.03.0 - 19.03.15, 20.10.0 - 20.10.23, 23.0.0 - 23.0.2

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External links
http://github.com/moby/moby/security/advisories/GHSA-6wrf-mxfj-pf5p
http://github.com/moby/libnetwork/security/advisories/GHSA-gvm4-2qqg-m333
http://github.com/moby/moby/issues/43382
http://github.com/moby/moby/security/advisories/GHSA-232p-vwff-86mp
http://github.com/moby/moby/security/advisories/GHSA-vwm3-crmr-xfxw
http://github.com/moby/moby/security/advisories/GHSA-33pg-m6jh-5237
http://github.com/moby/moby/pull/45118
http://github.com/moby/libnetwork/blob/d9fae4c73daf76c3b0f77e14b45b8bf612ba764d/drivers/overlay/encryption.go#L205-L207

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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.