CVE-2022-37326
First published: Thu Apr 27 2023(Updated: )
Docker Desktop for Windows before 4.6.0 allows attackers to delete (or create) any file through the dockerBackendV2 windowscontainers/start API by controlling the pidfile field inside the DaemonJSON field in the WindowsContainerStartRequest class. This can indirectly lead to privilege escalation.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Docker Desktop | <4.6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-37326?
CVE-2022-37326 is a vulnerability in Docker Desktop for Windows before version 4.6.0 that allows attackers to delete or create any file.
What is the severity level of CVE-2022-37326?
CVE-2022-37326 has a severity level of high, with a severity value of 7.8.
How can the CVE-2022-37326 vulnerability be exploited?
The CVE-2022-37326 vulnerability can be exploited by controlling the pidfile field inside the DaemonJSON field in the WindowsContainerStartRequest class through the dockerBackendV2 windowscontainers/start API in Docker Desktop for Windows before version 4.6.0.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-37326?
The impact of CVE-2022-37326 is the ability for attackers to delete or create any file, which can indirectly lead to privilege escalation.
How can I mitigate the CVE-2022-37326 vulnerability?
To mitigate the CVE-2022-37326 vulnerability, it is recommended to update Docker Desktop for Windows to version 4.6.0 or later, as this version includes a fix for the vulnerability.
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