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CVE-2016-8867: Docker Engine 1.12.2 enabled ambient capabilities with misconfigured capability policies.

Docker Engine 1.12.2 enabled ambient capabilities with misconfigured capability policies. This allowed malicious images to bypass user permissions to access files within the container filesystem or mounted volumes.

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Docker Engine 1.12.2 could mishandle Linux ambient capabilities, letting a malicious container image bypass intended user permissions and read files inside the container filesystem or mounted volumes. The business concern is exposure of data made available to containers, especially sensitive host paths mounted into containers. Exposure is most likely where Docker Engine 1.12.2 is still running and accepts untrusted or poorly controlled images, especially with sensitive volumes mounted into containers. Prioritize if Docker Engine 1.12.2 exists in production, CI, or shared container platforms. The main risk is unauthorized access to data exposed through containers, not confirmed host takeover from the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Inventory Docker Engine versions and identify any 1.12.2 deployments.; Check Docker’s CVE guidance for fixed versions or vendor-approved mitigation.; Avoid running untrusted images on affected Docker Engine deployments..

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