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Thus, in this way, the weak configured API which is exposed for external connection can be abused an
attack. This could result in container hijacking or an attacker can hide
the persistence threat for
reverse connection. Also, if the installed version of docker is exploitable
against container escape
attack, then, the attack can easily compromise the whole host machine and try
to obtain the root
access of the main machine (host).
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Docker for Pentester: Image Vulnerability
Assessment
Clair: Vulnerability
Installation
CoreOS has created an awesome container scan tool called Clair. Clair is an open-source project for
the static analysis of vulnerabilities in apps and Docker containers. You can clone the package with the
help of git, using the following command
The scanner is developed in go language, therefore going on your local machine over which is docker
is running.