CVE-2015-9259
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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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Docker | Notary | < 0.1 |
References
- https://docs.docker.com/notary/changelog/Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.docker.com/notary/changelog/Vendor Advisory
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- Status
- Modified
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