CVE-2015-3631: Medium severity Docker docker vulnerability

Published May 18, 2015
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Updated

Docker Engine before 1.6.1 allows local users to set arbitrary Linux Security Modules (LSM) and dockert policies via an image that allows volumes to override files in /proc.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
go/github.com/docker/docker<1.6.1
1.6.1
Docker docker<=1.6

Event History

May 18, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Feb 15, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·01:57 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-3631?

CVE-2015-3631 has a high severity rating due to the potential for privilege escalation in Docker.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-3631?

To fix CVE-2015-3631, update Docker Engine to version 1.6.1 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2015-3631?

Local users of Docker Engine versions prior to 1.6.1 are affected by CVE-2015-3631.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2015-3631?

CVE-2015-3631 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows users to manipulate Linux Security Modules.

5

What versions of Docker are vulnerable to CVE-2015-3631?

Docker Engine versions up to 1.6.0 are vulnerable to CVE-2015-3631.

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