CVE-2022-31647: High severity docker vulnerability

Published Apr 27, 2023
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Updated

Docker Desktop before 4.6.0 on Windows allows attackers to delete any file through the hyperv/destroy dockerBackendV2 API via a symlink in the DataFolder parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2022-26659.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Docker Desktop<4.6.0

Event History

Apr 27, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-31647?

CVE-2022-31647 is a vulnerability in Docker Desktop before version 4.6.0 on Windows that allows attackers to delete any file through the hyperv/destroy dockerBackendV2 API via a symlink in the DataFolder parameter.

2

How does CVE-2022-31647 affect Docker Desktop on Windows?

CVE-2022-31647 affects Docker Desktop before version 4.6.0 on Windows.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31647?

CVE-2022-31647 has a severity rating of 7.1, which is considered high.

4

How can I mitigate CVE-2022-31647?

To mitigate CVE-2022-31647, you should update Docker Desktop to version 4.6.0 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-31647?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-31647 in the Docker Desktop release notes (https://docs.docker.com/desktop/release-notes/#docker-desktop-460) and in a blog post by CyberArk (https://www.cyberark.com/resources/threat-research-blog/breaking-docker-named-pipes-systematically-docker-desktop-privilege-escalation-part-2).

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