CVE-2022-34292: High severity docker vulnerability

Published Apr 27, 2023
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Updated

Docker Desktop for Windows before 4.6.0 allows attackers to overwrite any file through a symlink attack on the hyperv/create dockerBackendV2 API by controlling the DataFolder parameter for DockerDesktop.vhdx, a similar issue to CVE-2022-31647.

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 the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-34292.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-34292?

The severity of CVE-2022-34292 is high, with a severity value of 7.1.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Docker Desktop for Windows before version 4.6.0.

4

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by using a symlink attack on the hyperv/create dockerBackendV2 API and controlling the DataFolder parameter for DockerDesktop.vhdx.

5

Are there any resources or references related to this vulnerability?

Yes, you can find more information about this vulnerability in the Docker Desktop release notes (https://docs.docker.com/desktop/release-notes/#docker-desktop-460) and in a blog post published 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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