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HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2014-5279

The Docker daemon managed by boot2docker 1.2 and earlier improperly enables unauthenticated TCP connections by default, which makes it easier for remote attackers to gain privileges or execute arbitra...

Vulnerability Description

The Docker daemon managed by boot2docker 1.2 and earlier improperly enables unauthenticated TCP connections by default, which makes it easier for remote attackers to gain privileges or execute arbitrary code from children containers.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Boot2DockerBoot2Docker<= 1.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2014-5279?

CVE-2014-5279 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Docker daemon managed by boot2docker 1.2 and earlier improperly enables unauthenticated TCP connections by default, which makes it easier for remote attackers to gain privileges or execute arbitra...

How severe is CVE-2014-5279?

CVE-2014-5279 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2014-5279?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Boot2Docker Boot2Docker.