Vulnerability Description
In Docker Notary before 0.1, gotuf/signed/verify.go has a Signature Algorithm Not Matched to Key vulnerability. Because an attacker controls the field specifying the signature algorithm, they might (for example) be able to forge a signature by forcing a misinterpretation of an RSA-PSS key as Ed25519 elliptic-curve data.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Docker | Notary | < 0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://docs.docker.com/notary/changelog/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/theupdateframework/notary/blob/master/docs/resources/ncc_dockThird Party Advisory
- https://docs.docker.com/notary/changelog/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/theupdateframework/notary/blob/master/docs/resources/ncc_dockThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-9258?
CVE-2015-9258 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In Docker Notary before 0.1, gotuf/signed/verify.go has a Signature Algorithm Not Matched to Key vulnerability. Because an attacker controls the field specifying the signature algorithm, they might (f...
How severe is CVE-2015-9258?
CVE-2015-9258 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-9258?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Docker Notary.