Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-29564

First published: Tue Dec 08 2020(Updated: )

The official Consul Docker images 0.7.1 through 1.4.2 contain a blank password for a root user. System using the Consul Docker container deployed by affected versions of the Docker image may allow a remote attacker to achieve root access with a blank password.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HashiCorp Consul>=0.7.1<=1.4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-29564?

    CVE-2020-29564 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to achieve root access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-29564?

    To fix CVE-2020-29564, update to a later version of the Consul Docker image that does not use a blank root password.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-29564?

    CVE-2020-29564 affects Consul Docker images ranging from versions 0.7.1 to 1.4.2.

  • What impact does CVE-2020-29564 have on systems?

    CVE-2020-29564 can allow remote attackers to gain unauthorized root access to systems using the affected Consul Docker images.

  • How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2020-29564?

    Check if you are running any version of the Consul Docker image between 0.7.1 and 1.4.2 to determine vulnerability to CVE-2020-29564.

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