CVE-2017-7412: NixOS 17.03 before 17.03.887 has a world-writable Docker socket, which allows local users to gain privileges b

This month

HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTMITIGATE

CVE-2017-7412 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting nixos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

NixOS 17.03 before 17.03.887 has a world-writable Docker socket, which allows local users to gain privileges by executing docker commands.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2017-04-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: nixos

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-04-04 00:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nixos nixos MITIGATE

Affected: 17.03

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 17.03

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2017-7412?

nixos: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-7412 being exploited?

CVE-2017-7412 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-2017-7412 affect?

CVE-2017-7412 affects nixos. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). NixOS 17.03 before 17.03.887 has a world-writable Docker socket, which allows local users to gain privileges by executing docker commands.

How urgent is CVE-2017-7412?

Priority 40/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Docker vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-12087 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE MITIGATE A path traversal vulnerability exists in rsync
CVE-2024-12084 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE MITIGATE A heap-based buffer overflow flaw was found in the rsync daemon
CVE-2017-11501 MEDIUM 5.9 UPGRADE NixOS 17.03 and earlier has an unintended default absence of SSL Certificate Validation for LDAP

References

← Back to latest CVEs