USN-7161-1: Docker vulnerabilities
Yair Zak discovered that Docker could unexpectedly forward DNS requests from internal networks in an unexpected manner. An attacker could possibly use this issue to exfiltrate data by encoding information in DNS queries to controlled nameservers. This issue was only addressed for the source package docker.io-app in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. (CVE-2024-29018) Cory Snider discovered that Docker did not properly handle authorization plugin request processing. An attacker could possibly use this issue to bypass authorization controls by forwarding API requests without their full body, leading to unauthorized actions. This issue was only addressed for the source package docker.io-app in Ubuntu 24.10 and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, and the source package docker.io in Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. (CVE-2024-41110)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-7161-1?
The severity of USN-7161-1 is considered high due to the potential for data exfiltration through DNS queries.
How do I fix USN-7161-1?
To fix USN-7161-1, update Docker to the versions 26.1.3-0ubuntu1.1 for Ubuntu 24.10, 26.1.3-0ubuntu1~24.04.1+esm1 for Ubuntu 24.04, or 20.10.21-0ubuntu1~18.04.3+esm1 for Ubuntu 18.04.
What products are affected by USN-7161-1?
USN-7161-1 affects the Docker package in Ubuntu 18.04, 20.04, and 24.10 versions.
Who discovered the vulnerability addressed in USN-7161-1?
The vulnerability addressed in USN-7161-1 was discovered by Yair Zak.
Can USN-7161-1 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, USN-7161-1 can potentially allow attackers to exfiltrate sensitive information by manipulating DNS queries.