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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2020-35197

The official memcached docker images before 1.5.11-alpine (Alpine specific) contain a blank password for a root user. System using the memcached docker container deployed by affected versions of the d...

Vulnerability Description

The official memcached docker images before 1.5.11-alpine (Alpine specific) contain a blank password for a root user. System using the memcached docker container deployed by affected versions of the docker image may allow a remote attacker to achieve root access with a blank password.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
DockerMemcached Docker Image< 1.5.11

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-306

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-35197?

CVE-2020-35197 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The official memcached docker images before 1.5.11-alpine (Alpine specific) contain a blank password for a root user. System using the memcached docker container deployed by affected versions of the d...

How severe is CVE-2020-35197?

CVE-2020-35197 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-35197?

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