CVE-2014-8179: Input Validation
Docker Engine before 1.8.3 and CS Docker Engine before 1.6.2-CS7 does not properly validate and extract the manifest object from its JSON representation during a pull, which allows attackers to inject new attributes in a JSON object and bypass pull-by-digest validation.
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What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability is identified by CVE-2014-8179.
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8179?
The severity of CVE-2014-8179 is high with a severity value of 7.5.
What is the affected software by CVE-2014-8179?
The affected software includes Docker Engine versions before 1.8.3 and CS Docker Engine versions before 1.6.2-CS7.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability allows attackers to inject new attributes in a JSON object and bypass pull-by-digest validation during a Docker pull operation.
Are there any references related to CVE-2014-8179?
Yes, you can find references to CVE-2014-8179 at the following links: [link1](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00014.html), [link2](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-10/msg00036.html), [link3](https://blog.docker.com/2015/10/security-release-docker-1-8-3-1-6-2-cs7/).