CVE-2014-6407: High severity Docker docker vulnerability

Published Dec 12, 2014
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Updated

Docker before 1.3.2 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via a (1) symlink or (2) hard link attack in an image archive in a (a) pull or (b) load operation.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Docker docker<=1.3.1
Docker docker=1.0.0
Docker docker=1.3.0

Event History

Dec 12, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-6407?

CVE-2014-6407 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution and unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-6407?

To fix CVE-2014-6407, upgrade to Docker version 1.3.2 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2014-6407?

CVE-2014-6407 affects Docker versions 1.0.0 to 1.3.1.

4

What types of attacks are possible using CVE-2014-6407?

CVE-2014-6407 allows attackers to exploit symlink or hard link attacks to write to arbitrary files.

5

When was CVE-2014-6407 reported?

CVE-2014-6407 was reported in December 2014.

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