CVE-2022-34292: High severity docker vulnerability
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.
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What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-34292.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-34292?
The severity of CVE-2022-34292 is high, with a severity value of 7.1.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Docker Desktop for Windows before version 4.6.0.
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.
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).