CVE-2014-5279 Misconfiguration in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges due to unauthenticated TCP connections enabled by default in boot2docker.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-5279?
CVE-2014-5279 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Feb 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Docker daemon managed by boot2docker 1.2 and earlier improperly enables unauthenticated TCP connections by default, which makes it easier for remote attackers to gain privileges or execute arbitrary code from children containers.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-5279?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Boot2docker Boot2docker.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5279?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-5279 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-5279 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-5279 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fcfv-57q3-g3cw.