HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2016-3697

libcontainer/user/user.go in runC before 0.1.0, as used in Docker before 1.11.2, improperly treats a numeric UID as a potential username, which allows local users to gain privileges via a numeric user...

Vulnerability Description

libcontainer/user/user.go in runC before 0.1.0, as used in Docker before 1.11.2, improperly treats a numeric UID as a potential username, which allows local users to gain privileges via a numeric username in the password file in a container.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
DockerDocker<= 1.11.1
LinuxfoundationRunc<= 0.0.9
OpensuseOpensuse13.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-3697?

CVE-2016-3697 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). libcontainer/user/user.go in runC before 0.1.0, as used in Docker before 1.11.2, improperly treats a numeric UID as a potential username, which allows local users to gain privileges via a numeric user...

How severe is CVE-2016-3697?

CVE-2016-3697 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3697?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Docker Docker, Linuxfoundation Runc, Opensuse Opensuse.