CVE-2020-35467: Critical severity docker vulnerability

Published Dec 15, 2020
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Updated

The Docker Docs Docker image through 2020-12-14 contains a blank password for the root user. Systems deployed using affected versions of the Docker Docs container may allow a remote attacker to achieve root access with a blank password.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Docker Docs<=2020-12-14

Event History

Dec 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:59 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Docker Docs vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Docker Docs vulnerability is CVE-2020-35467.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-35467?

The severity of CVE-2020-35467 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.

3

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2020-35467?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2020-35467 by using a blank password for the root user to achieve root access.

4

How can I check if my system is affected by CVE-2020-35467?

You can check if your system is affected by CVE-2020-35467 by verifying the Docker Docs Docker image version and ensuring it is up to 2020-12-14.

5

How do I fix CVE-2020-35467?

To fix CVE-2020-35467, update the Docker Docs Docker image to a version that does not contain a blank password for the root user.

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