CVE-2016-8867 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Docker	Docker	1.12.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94228Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037203
https://www.docker.com/docker-cve-databaseVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94228Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037203
https://www.docker.com/docker-cve-databaseVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8867?

CVE-2016-8867 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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 mo...

How severe is CVE-2016-8867?

CVE-2016-8867 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-2016-8867?

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