Docker Desktop before 4.12.0 is vulnerable to RCE via a crafted extension description or changelog
CVE-2023-0625

8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Docker Inc.

Status
Docker Desktop
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 September 2023

What is CVE-2023-0625?

Docker Desktop versions prior to 4.12.0 are susceptible to a remote code execution vulnerability. This can be exploited through a specially crafted extension description or changelog, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the host machine. Users are advised to upgrade to version 4.12.0 or later to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Docker Desktop Windows 0 < 4.12.0

References

https://docs.docker.com/desktop/release-notes/#4120
release-notes

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Masato Kinugawa
.