CVE-2015-3630

CVE-2015-3630 is a high-severity vulnerability in Docker with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

Docker Engine before 1.6.1 uses weak permissions for (1) /proc/asound, (2) /proc/timer_stats, (3) /proc/latency_stats, and (4) /proc/fs, which allows local users to modify the host, obtain sensitive information, and perform protocol downgrade attacks via a crafted image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3630?
Docker Engine before 1.6.1 uses weak permissions for (1) /proc/asound, (2) /proc/timer_stats, (3) /proc/latency_stats, and (4) /proc/fs, which allows local users to modify the host, obtain sensitive information, and perform protocol downgrade attacks via a crafted image.
How severe is CVE-2015-3630?
CVE-2015-3630 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-3630 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3630?
CVE-2015-3630 affects Docker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3630?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-3630 published?
CVE-2015-3630 was published on 2015-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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