| CVE ID | CVE-2024-5652 |
| 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 WindowsContainersController class. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a folder. 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/#for-windows-19 |
| DISCLOSURE TIMELINE |
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| CREDIT | Hashim Jawad (@ihack4falafel) |
