CVE-2016-7569

Name: CVE-2016-7569
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-27T22:59:00.787+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7569 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in docker2aci before 0.13.0 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the embedded layer data in an image.. EPSS estimates a 3.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in docker2aci before 0.13.0 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the embedded layer data in an image.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.48%

87.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Docker2aci Project	Docker2aci	<= 0.12.3

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/28/2Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/28/4Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93194Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/appc/docker2aci/issues/201Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/appc/docker2aci/releases/tag/v0.13.0Issue Tracking, Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/28/2Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/28/4Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93194Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/appc/docker2aci/issues/201Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/appc/docker2aci/releases/tag/v0.13.0Issue Tracking, Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7569?

Directory traversal vulnerability in docker2aci before 0.13.0 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the embedded layer data in an image.

How severe is CVE-2016-7569?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7569 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7569?

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-2016-7569?

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Source: NVD / NIST