How severe is CVE-2016-8579?

CVE-2016-8579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-8579 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8579?

CVE-2016-8579 affects Docker2aci Project Docker2aci. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8579?

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

When was CVE-2016-8579 published?

CVE-2016-8579 was published on 2016-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8579

Q: What is CVE-2016-8579?

docker2aci <= 0.12.3 has an infinite loop when handling local images with cyclic dependency chain.

CVE-2016-8579 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Docker2aci Project Docker2aci with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Docker2aci Project Docker2aci
Published: 2016-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

docker2aci <= 0.12.3 has an infinite loop when handling local images with cyclic dependency chain.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8579?: docker2aci <= 0.12.3 has an infinite loop when handling local images with cyclic dependency chain.
How severe is CVE-2016-8579?: CVE-2016-8579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-8579 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8579?: CVE-2016-8579 affects Docker2aci Project Docker2aci. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8579?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8579 published?: CVE-2016-8579 was published on 2016-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:docker2aci_project:docker2aci:0.12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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