Learn about CVE-2020-15157, a vulnerability in containerd before version 1.2.14 that could lead to credential exposure during image pulls. Find out the impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
In containerd (an industry-standard container runtime) before version 1.2.14, a credential leaking vulnerability exists, allowing attackers to obtain sensitive information during image pulls.
Understanding CVE-2020-15157
This CVE involves a security issue in containerd that could lead to credential exposure during image retrieval.
What is CVE-2020-15157?
The vulnerability in containerd prior to version 1.2.14 allows malicious actors to extract authentication credentials when a container image manifest includes a URL for a specific image layer.
The Impact of CVE-2020-15157
Technical Details of CVE-2020-15157
This section provides detailed technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from this vulnerability using the following strategies:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates