CVE-2021-37841: High severity Docker Desktop vulnerability

Published Aug 12, 2021
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Updated

Docker Desktop before 3.6.0 suffers from incorrect access control. If a low-privileged account is able to access the server running the Windows containers, it can lead to a full container compromise in both process isolation and Hyper-V isolation modes. This security issue leads an attacker with low privilege to read, write and possibly even execute code inside the containers.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Docker Desktop<3.6.0

Event History

Aug 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:30 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Docker Desktop vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Docker Desktop vulnerability is CVE-2021-37841.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-37841?

CVE-2021-37841 has a severity level of 7.8 (high).

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-37841?

The affected software for CVE-2021-37841 is Docker Desktop before version 3.6.0 on Windows.

4

How can a low-privileged account exploit CVE-2021-37841?

If a low-privileged account is able to access the server running the Windows containers, it can lead to a full container compromise in both process isolation and Hyper-V isolation modes.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-37841?

To fix CVE-2021-37841, update Docker Desktop to version 3.6.0 or newer.

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