CVE-2018-10892: Medium severity Docker Docker vulnerability

Published Jul 5, 2018
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Updated

The deafult OCI linux spec in oci/defaults{linux}.go in Docker/Moby from 1.11 to current does not block /proc/acpi pathnames. The flaw allows an attacker to modify host's hardware like enabling/disabling bluetooth or turning up/down keyboard brightness.

Other sources

The default OCI linux spec in oci/defaults{linux}.go in Docker/Moby from 1.11 to current does not block /proc/acpi pathnames. The flaw allows an attacker to modify host's hardware like enabling/disabling bluetooth or turning up/down keyboard brightness.

MITRE

Affected Software

8 affected components
Docker Docker>=1.11<=18.03.1
Docker Docker>=1.11<=18.03.1
Mobyproject Moby>=1.11<=17.03.2
redhat Openstack=12
redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
openSUSE Leap=15.0
openSUSE Leap=15.1

Event History

Jul 5, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 6, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-10892.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-10892?

The severity of CVE-2018-10892 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-10892?

Docker/Moby versions 1.11 to current (up to 18.03.1) and Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 7.0 and OpenSUSE Leap versions 15.0 and 15.1 are affected by CVE-2018-10892.

4

How can the attacker exploit CVE-2018-10892?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-10892 by modifying the host's hardware, such as enabling/disabling bluetooth or adjusting keyboard brightness.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2018-10892?

Yes, you can find more information on CVE-2018-10892 at the following references: 1. http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00084.html 2. https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2018:2796 3. https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2482

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