CVE-2014-8178: Input Validation

Published Dec 4, 2019
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Updated

Docker Engine before 1.8.3 and CS Docker Engine before 1.6.2-CS7 do not use a globally unique identifier to store image layers, which makes it easier for attackers to poison the image cache via a crafted image in pull or push commands.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Docker Cs Engine<1.6.2-cs7
Docker Docker<1.8.3
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2

Event History

Dec 4, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:05 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2014-8178.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8178?

The severity of CVE-2014-8178 is medium.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2014-8178?

The affected software for CVE-2014-8178 is Docker Engine before version 1.8.3 and CS Docker Engine before version 1.6.2-CS7.

4

How does CVE-2014-8178 affect the image cache in Docker?

CVE-2014-8178 makes it easier for attackers to poison the image cache in Docker by using a crafted image in pull or push commands.

5

How can I fix CVE-2014-8178?

To fix CVE-2014-8178, update Docker Engine to version 1.8.3 or CS Docker Engine to version 1.6.2-CS7.

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