CVE-2020-29601: Critical severity docker notary vulnerability

Published Dec 8, 2020
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Updated

The official notary docker images before signer-0.6.1-1 contain a blank password for a root user. System using the notary docker container deployed by affected versions of the docker image may allow an remote attacker to achieve root access with a blank password.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Docker notary docker image<signer-0.6.1-1

Event History

Dec 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:09 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-29601.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-29601?

The severity of CVE-2020-29601 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

What is the affected software of CVE-2020-29601?

The affected software of CVE-2020-29601 is the notary docker image before signer-0.6.1-1.

4

What is the risk of this vulnerability?

This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to achieve root access with a blank password.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-29601?

Yes, updating to signer-0.6.1-1 or later can address this vulnerability.

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