Privilege escalation in Docker Desktop
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | N/A |
| CWE-ID | CWE-264 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Docker Desktop for Windows Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration Docker Desktop Enterprise Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration Docker Desktop for Windows Edge Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration |
| Vendor | Docker Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU29036
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions within the "Troubleshoot" functionality. A local user can gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.
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Vulnerable software versionsDocker Desktop for Windows: 2.2.0.0 - 2.2.0.5
Docker Desktop Enterprise: 2.0.0.0 - 2.1.0.9
Docker Desktop for Windows Edge: 2.1.0.0 - 2.2.2.0
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-715/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
