CVE-2016-3697

libcontainer/user/user.go in runC before 0.1.0, as used in Docker before 1.11.2, improperly treats a numeric UID as a potential username, which allows local users to gain privileges via a numeric username in the password file in a container...

KLA10820 Privilege escalation vulnerability in Docker

An improper treating of a numeric UID was found in Docker. By exploiting this vulnerability malicious users can escalate privileges. This vulnerability can be exploited locally via a numeric username in the password file. Technical details This vulnerability is related to libcontainer/user/user.g...