CVE-2017-11468

Name: CVE-2017-11468
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-20T23:29:00.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11468 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Docker Registry before 2.6.2 in Docker Distribution does not properly restrict the amount of content accepted from a user, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via the manifest endpoint.. EPSS estimates a 3.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Docker Registry before 2.6.2 in Docker Distribution does not properly restrict the amount of content accepted from a user, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via the manifest endpoint.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.19%

86.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Docker	Docker Registry	<= 2.6.1
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00047.htmlBroken Link
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2603Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/docker/distribution/pull/2340Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/docker/distribution/releases/tag/v2.6.2Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00047.htmlBroken Link
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2603Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/docker/distribution/pull/2340Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/docker/distribution/releases/tag/v2.6.2Release Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11468?

How severe is CVE-2017-11468?

CVE-2017-11468 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11468?

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-2017-11468?

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Source: NVD / NIST