CVE-2014-5279: The Docker daemon managed by boot2docker 1.2 and earlier improperly enables unauthenticated TCP connections by

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-5279?

boot2docker: upgrade to newer than 1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-5279 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5279 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-5279 affect?

CVE-2014-5279 affects boot2docker. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Docker daemon managed by boot2docker 1.2 and earlier improperly enables unauthenticated TCP connections by default, which makes it easier for remote attackers to gain privileges or execute arbitrary code from children containers.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-5279?

Priority 57/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 8.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2014-5279 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting boot2docker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Docker daemon managed by boot2docker 1.2 and earlier improperly enables unauthenticated TCP connections by default, which makes it easier for remote attackers to gain privileges or execute arbitrary code from children containers.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2018-02-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: boot2docker

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-02-06 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

boot2docker boot2docker UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-5279?

boot2docker: upgrade to newer than 1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-5279 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5279 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-5279 affect?

CVE-2014-5279 affects boot2docker. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Docker daemon managed by boot2docker 1.2 and earlier improperly enables unauthenticated TCP connections by default, which makes it easier for remote attackers to gain privileges or execute arbitrary code from children containers.

How urgent is CVE-2014-5279?

Priority 57/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

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