CVE-2016-8867

docker: Ambient capability usage in containers

Published Oct 28, 2016 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 2.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
Docker Engine 1.12.2 enabled ambient capabilities with misconfigured capability policies. This allowed malicious images to bypass user permissions to access files within the container filesystem or mounted volumes.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-9692 Docker Engine 1.12.2 enabled ambient capabilities with misconfigured capability policies. This allowed malicious images to bypass user permissions to access files within the container filesystem or mounted volumes.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:35 AM
Reserved
Oct 21, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 28, 2016, 3:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:55 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Oct 24, 2016, 12:00 AM