CVE ID | CVE-2022-23774 |
CVSS SCORE | 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
AFFECTED VENDORS |
Docker |
AFFECTED PRODUCTS |
Desktop |
VULNERABILITY DETAILS |
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Docker Desktop. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the com.docker.service module. The module exposes a dangerous function to unprivileged users. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. |
ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
Docker has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://docs.docker.com/desktop/release-notes/#docker-desktop-450 |
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE |
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CREDIT | Hashim Jawad (@ihack4falafel) |