Vulnerability Description
NixOS 17.03 before 17.03.887 has a world-writable Docker socket, which allows local users to gain privileges by executing docker commands.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nixos | Nixos | 17.03 |
References
- http://lists.science.uu.nl/pipermail/nix-dev/2017-April/023329.htmlBroken Link
- https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs/commit/6c59d851e2967410cc8fb6ba3f374b1d3efa988ePatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs/commit/fa4fe7110566d8370983fa81f2b04a833339236dPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.science.uu.nl/pipermail/nix-dev/2017-April/023329.htmlBroken Link
- https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs/commit/6c59d851e2967410cc8fb6ba3f374b1d3efa988ePatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs/commit/fa4fe7110566d8370983fa81f2b04a833339236dPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-7412?
CVE-2017-7412 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). NixOS 17.03 before 17.03.887 has a world-writable Docker socket, which allows local users to gain privileges by executing docker commands.
How severe is CVE-2017-7412?
CVE-2017-7412 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-2017-7412?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nixos Nixos.