CVE-2014-5279

HIGH

boot2docker < 1.2 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation via Docker Daemon TCP Connection

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

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.

References (1)

Core 1

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0282
EPSS Percentile 84.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-284
Status published
Products (1)
boot2docker/boot2docker < 1.2
Published Feb 06, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026