CVE-2020-29577
First published: Tue Dec 08 2020(Updated: )
The official znc docker images before 1.7.1-slim contain a blank password for a root user. Systems using the znc docker container deployed by affected versions of the Docker image may allow an remote attacker to achieve root access with a blank password.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ZNC Docker Image | =1.6 | |
| ZNC Docker Image | =1.6-slim | |
| ZNC Docker Image | =1.6.4 | |
| ZNC Docker Image | =1.6.4-slim | |
| ZNC Docker Image | =1.6.5 | |
| ZNC Docker Image | =1.6.5-slim | |
| ZNC Docker Image | =1.6.6 | |
| ZNC Docker Image | =1.6.6-slim | |
| ZNC Docker Image | =1.7.0 | |
| ZNC Docker Image | =1.7.0-slim | |
| ZNC Docker Image | =1.7.1-slim |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-29577?
CVE-2020-29577 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote root access.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29577?
To fix CVE-2020-29577, upgrade to version 1.7.1-slim or later of the ZNC Docker image.
What are the affected versions in CVE-2020-29577?
The affected versions in CVE-2020-29577 are all versions of the ZNC Docker image prior to 1.7.1-slim.
What type of attack vectors does CVE-2020-29577 expose?
CVE-2020-29577 exposes systems to remote attacks that can lead to unauthorized root access.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-29577?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2020-29577; the only solution is to upgrade to the fixed version.
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