CVE-2014-8178

Name: CVE-2014-8178
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-17T14:15:16.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8178 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Docker Engine before 1.8.3 and CS Docker Engine before 1.6.2-CS7 do not use a globally unique identifier to store image layers, which makes it easier for attackers to poison the image cache via a crafted image in pull or push commands.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Docker Engine before 1.8.3 and CS Docker Engine before 1.6.2-CS7 do not use a globally unique identifier to store image layers, which makes it easier for attackers to poison the image cache via a crafted image in pull or push commands.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Docker	Cs Engine	< 1.6.2-cs7
Docker	Docker	< 1.8.3
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00014.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-10/msg00036.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/docker/docker/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#183-2015-10-12Third Party Advisory
https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21msg/docker-dev/bWVVtLNbFy8/UaefOqMOCAAJ
https://www.docker.com/legal/docker-cve-databaseVendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00014.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-10/msg00036.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/docker/docker/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#183-2015-10-12Third Party Advisory
https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21msg/docker-dev/bWVVtLNbFy8/UaefOqMOCAAJ
https://www.docker.com/legal/docker-cve-databaseVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 17, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8178?

How severe is CVE-2014-8178?

CVE-2014-8178 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8178?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-8178?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST