Docker Desktop before 4.23.0 allows Enhanced Container Isolation bypass via debug shell
CVE-2023-5165

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Docker Inc.

Status
Docker Desktop
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 September 2023

What is CVE-2023-5165?

Docker Desktop prior to version 4.23.0 contains a vulnerability that allows unprivileged users to bypass Enhanced Container Isolation (ECI) restrictions through the debug shell. This debug shell remains accessible for a limited time after the launch of Docker Desktop, posing a risk to environments where users lack local root or Administrator privileges. This issue particularly affects Docker Business customers and has been resolved in Docker Desktop version 4.23.0.

Affected Version(s)

Docker Desktop Windows 4.13.0 < 4.23.0

References

https://docs.docker.com/desktop/release-notes/#4230
release-notes

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

L. Kofler
.