CVE-2023-0627: Docker Desktop 4.11.x allows --no-windows-containers flag bypass

Published Sep 25, 2023
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Updated

Docker Desktop 4.11.x allows --no-windows-containers flag bypass via IPC response spoofing which may lead to Local Privilege Escalation (LPE).This issue affects Docker Desktop: 4.11.X.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Docker Docker Desktop>=4.11.0<4.12.0

Remediation

Information

Update to 4.12.0

Event History

Sep 25, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:31 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Docker Desktop issue?

The vulnerability ID for this Docker Desktop issue is CVE-2023-0627.

2

What is the severity level of Docker Desktop vulnerability CVE-2023-0627?

The severity level of Docker Desktop vulnerability CVE-2023-0627 is high.

3

What is the impact of Docker Desktop vulnerability CVE-2023-0627?

Docker Desktop vulnerability CVE-2023-0627 may lead to Local Privilege Escalation (LPE).

4

How can the Docker Desktop vulnerability CVE-2023-0627 be exploited?

Docker Desktop vulnerability CVE-2023-0627 can be exploited through IPC response spoofing to bypass the --no-windows-containers flag.

5

How can I fix the Docker Desktop vulnerability CVE-2023-0627?

To fix the Docker Desktop vulnerability CVE-2023-0627, update to version 4.12.0 or higher.

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