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CVE-2015-9259

UnknownEPSS 1.34%

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CVE-2015-9259 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Docker Notary before 0.1, the checkRoot function in gotuf/client/client.go does not check expiry of root.json files, despite a comment stating that it does. Even if a user creates a new root.json file after a key compromise, an attacker can produce update files referring to an old root.json file.. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Docker Notary before 0.1, the checkRoot function in gotuf/client/client.go does not check expiry of root.json files, despite a comment stating that it does. Even if a user creates a new root.json file after a key compromise, an attacker can produce update files referring to an old root.json file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.34%

67.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DockerNotary< 0.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-9259?
In Docker Notary before 0.1, the checkRoot function in gotuf/client/client.go does not check expiry of root.json files, despite a comment stating that it does. Even if a user creates a new root.json file after a key compromise, an attacker can produce update files referring to an old root.json file.
How severe is CVE-2015-9259?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-9259 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9259?
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Source: NVD / NIST