Vulnerability Description
Docker Machine through 0.16.2 allows an attacker, who has control of a worker node, to provide crafted version data, which might potentially trick an administrator into performing an unsafe action (via escape sequence injection), or might have a data size that causes a denial of service to a bastion node. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Docker | Machine | <= 0.16.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/docker/machine/releasesRelease Notes
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1916285ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://vin01.github.io/piptagole/docker/security/gitlab/docker-machine/2023/07/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/docker/machine/releasesRelease Notes
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1916285ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://vin01.github.io/piptagole/docker/security/gitlab/docker-machine/2023/07/ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-40453?
CVE-2023-40453 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Docker Machine through 0.16.2 allows an attacker, who has control of a worker node, to provide crafted version data, which might potentially trick an administrator into performing an unsafe action (vi...
How severe is CVE-2023-40453?
CVE-2023-40453 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-40453?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Docker Machine.