CVE-2016-8579: Denial of Service in github.com/appc/docker2aci
Summary
CVE-2016-8579: Denial of Service in docker2aci in github.com/appc/docker2aci. Affects github.com/appc/docker2aci versions < 0.13.0. Fixed in 0.13.0. How to fix ↓
Also tracked for
- golang-github-appc-docker2aci · Debian:11
The same CVE-2016-8579 is tracked separately for each ecosystem and vendor. Its fix information is the same; the package and affected versions differ.
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Background
The package under scrutiny is github.com/appc/docker2aci, which is written in Go. It is a tool used to convert Docker images to App Container Images (ACIs). ACIs are a lightweight and portable format for packaging and distributing applications. The package provides functionality to convert Docker images to ACIs, allowing users to easily distribute and deploy their applications. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in the package that can lead to a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in github.com/appc/docker2aci allows an attacker to trigger a DoS attack by providing a specially crafted Docker image. When the package attempts to convert the Docker image to an ACI, it fails to handle certain input properly, leading to a crash or excessive resource consumption. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to disrupt the availability of the docker2aci tool or the system on which it is running. It is important to note that this vulnerability only affects versions prior to 0.13.0 of the package.
How To Fix
Latest published version: v0.17.2 as of 23 Oct 2026
go get github.com/appc/docker2aci@v0.17.2Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
0.13.0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
go get github.com/appc/docker2aci@v0.13.0Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update the package to the fixed version as soon as possible.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in github.com/appc/docker2aci can lead to a denial of service (DoS) attack when processing specially crafted Docker images. It is crucial to update the package to version 0.13.0 or later to mitigate the risk of exploitation. No known workarounds exist for this vulnerability. For more information and detailed steps on updating the package, refer to the provided FAQ and the Go vulnerability database.
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FAQ
This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to launch a DoS attack, potentially disrupting the availability of the docker2aci tool or the system on which it is running.
Versions prior to 0.13.0 of github.com/appc/docker2aci are affected by this vulnerability.
No, there is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update the package to the fixed version.
You can update the package by running the following command: go get -u github.com/appc/docker2aci@v0.13.0
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the Go vulnerability database: https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2022-0833
