How severe is CVE-2015-3631?

CVE-2015-3631 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2015-3631 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-3631?

CVE-2015-3631 affects Docker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3631?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-3631 published?

CVE-2015-3631 was published on 2015-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-3631

CVE-2015-3631 is a low-severity vulnerability in Docker with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. 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

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Docker
Published: 2015-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Docker Engine before 1.6.1 allows local users to set arbitrary Linux Security Modules (LSM) and docker_t policies via an image that allows volumes to override files in /proc.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3631?: Docker Engine before 1.6.1 allows local users to set arbitrary Linux Security Modules (LSM) and docker_t policies via an image that allows volumes to override files in /proc.
How severe is CVE-2015-3631?: CVE-2015-3631 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2015-3631 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3631?: CVE-2015-3631 affects Docker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3631?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-3631 published?: CVE-2015-3631 was published on 2015-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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