CVE-2015-3631
First published: Mon May 18 2015(Updated: )
Docker Engine before 1.6.1 allows local users to set arbitrary Linux Security Modules (LSM) and docker_t policies via an image that allows volumes to override files in /proc.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| go/github.com/docker/docker | <1.6.1 | 1.6.1 |
| Docker | <=1.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-05/msg00023.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131835/Docker-Privilege-Escalation-Information-Disclosure.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/May/28
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/docker-user/1.6.1/docker-user/47GZrihtr-4/nwgeOOFLexIJ
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-3631
- https://github.com/moby/moby/compare/769acfec2928c47a35da5357d854145b1036448d...b6a9dc399be31c531e3753104e10d74760ed75a2
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21searchin/docker-user/1.6.1/docker-user/47GZrihtr-4/nwgeOOFLexIJ
- https://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2015-3631
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-v4h8-794j-g8mm (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3631?
To fix CVE-2015-3631, update Docker Engine to version 1.6.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-3631?
Local users of Docker Engine versions prior to 1.6.1 are affected by CVE-2015-3631.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2015-3631?
CVE-2015-3631 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows users to manipulate Linux Security Modules.
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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