CVE-2024-32473

Moby IPv6 enabled on IPv4-only network interfaces

Description

Moby is an open source container framework that is a key component of Docker Engine, Docker Desktop, and other distributions of container tooling or runtimes. In 26.0.0, IPv6 is not disabled on network interfaces, including those belonging to networks where `--ipv6=false`. An container with an `ipvlan` or `macvlan` interface will normally be configured to share an external network link with the host machine. Because of this direct access, (1) Containers may be able to communicate with other hosts on the local network over link-local IPv6 addresses, (2) if router advertisements are being broadcast over the local network, containers may get SLAAC-assigned addresses, and (3) the interface will be a member of IPv6 multicast groups. This means interfaces in IPv4-only networks present an unexpectedly and unnecessarily increased attack surface. The issue is patched in 26.0.2. To completely disable IPv6 in a container, use `--sysctl=net.ipv6.conf.all.disable_ipv6=1` in the `docker create` or `docker run` command. Or, in the service configuration of a `compose` file.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: moby moby
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-32473?
CVE-2024-32473 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-32473?
To fix CVE-2024-32473, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-32473 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-32473 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-32473?
CVE-2024-32473 affects moby moby.
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