CVE-2023-40453
First published: Mon Aug 14 2023(Updated: )
Docker Machine through 0.16.2 allows an attacker, who has control of a worker node, to provide crafted version data, which might potentially trick an administrator into performing an unsafe action (via escape sequence injection), or might have a data size that causes a denial of service to a bastion node. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| <=0.16.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40453?
CVE-2023-40453 is a vulnerability in Docker Machine through version 0.16.2 that allows an attacker with control of a worker node to provide crafted version data, potentially tricking an administrator into performing an unsafe action or causing a denial of service.
How does CVE-2023-40453 affect Docker Machine?
CVE-2023-40453 affects Docker Machine through version 0.16.2.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-40453?
CVE-2023-40453 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is considered medium.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-40453?
An attacker with control of a worker node can exploit CVE-2023-40453 by providing crafted version data to trick an administrator or cause a denial of service.
Is there a fix for CVE-2023-40453?
Updating Docker Machine to a version beyond 0.16.2 will fix the vulnerability.
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