What is CVE-2014-5279?

CVE-2014-5279 is a high-severity vulnerability in Boot2docker, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2018-02-06.

How severe is CVE-2014-5279?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2014-5279 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Boot2docker

CVE-2014-5279

The Docker daemon managed by boot2docker 1.2 and earlier improperly enables unauthenticated TCP connections by default, which makes it easier for remote attackers to gain privileges or execute arbitrary code from children containers.

EPSS: 0.028 (84.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Boot2docker
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-284 — Improper Access Control

Public proof-of-concept exploits

xxg1413/docker-security

References

cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5279?: CVE-2014-5279 is a high-severity vulnerability in Boot2docker, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2018-02-06.
How severe is CVE-2014-5279?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2014-5279 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.