Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Docker Desktop by Docker, Inc.
CVE-2024-8696

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Docker

Status
Desktop
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 September 2024

What is CVE-2024-8696?

A vulnerability has been identified in Docker Desktop that enables remote code execution through a crafted extension’s publisher-url and additional-urls parameters. This flaw can be exploited by malicious extensions, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. Users of Docker Desktop versions prior to 4.34.2 are strongly advised to update to the latest version to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability and secure their environments.

References

https://docs.docker.com/desktop/release-notes/#4342

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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