CVE-2016-7569: Directory traversal vulnerability in docker2aci before 0.13.0 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary fi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-7569?

docker2aci: upgrade to newer than 0.12.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-7569 being exploited?

CVE-2016-7569 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-2016-7569 affect?

CVE-2016-7569 affects docker2aci. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in docker2aci before 0.13.0 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the embedded layer data in an image.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2016-7569?

Priority 52/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

This month

MEDIUM 5.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2016-7569 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting docker2aci. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in docker2aci before 0.13.0 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the embedded layer data in an image.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	3.5% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2017-01-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: docker2aci project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-01-27 22:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

docker2aci project docker2aci UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.12.3

Fixed in: newer than 0.12.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy docker2aci || rpm -q docker2aci || docker2aci --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.12.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade docker2aci

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade docker2aci

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2016-7569?

docker2aci: upgrade to newer than 0.12.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-7569 being exploited?

CVE-2016-7569 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-2016-7569 affect?

CVE-2016-7569 affects docker2aci. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in docker2aci before 0.13.0 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the embedded layer data in an image.

How urgent is CVE-2016-7569?

Priority 52/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Related CVEs

CVE-2016-8579 MEDIUM 4.0 DOWNGRADE docker2aci <= 0.12.3 has an infinite loop when handling local images with cyclic dependency chain.

References

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