How severe is CVE-2017-14992?

CVE-2017-14992 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-14992 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14992?

CVE-2017-14992 primarily affects Docker. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14992?

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

When was CVE-2017-14992 published?

CVE-2017-14992 was published on 2017-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14992

CVE-2017-14992 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Docker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Docker
Published: 2017-11-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Lack of content verification in Docker-CE (Also known as Moby) versions 1.12.6-0, 1.10.3, 17.03.0, 17.03.1, 17.03.2, 17.06.0, 17.06.1, 17.06.2, 17.09.0, and earlier allows a remote attacker to cause a Denial of Service via a crafted image layer payload, aka gzip bombing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14992?: Lack of content verification in Docker-CE (Also known as Moby) versions 1.12.6-0, 1.10.3, 17.03.0, 17.03.1, 17.03.2, 17.06.0, 17.06.1, 17.06.2, 17.09.0, and earlier allows a remote attacker to cause a Denial of Service via a crafted image layer payload, aka gzip bombing.
How severe is CVE-2017-14992?: CVE-2017-14992 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-14992 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14992?: CVE-2017-14992 primarily affects Docker. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14992?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-14992 published?: CVE-2017-14992 was published on 2017-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:1.12.6-0:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.03.0:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.03.1:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.03.2:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.06.0:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.06.1:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.06.2:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker:17.09.0:*:*:*:community:*:*:*

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