CVE-2023-0628: Docker Desktop before 4.17.0 allows an attacker to execute an arbitrary command inside a Dev Environments container during initialization by tricking a user to open a crafted malicious docker-desktop:// URL

Published Mar 13, 2023
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Updated

Docker Desktop before 4.17.0 allows an attacker to execute an arbitrary command inside a Dev Environments container during initialization by tricking a user to open a crafted malicious docker-desktop:// URL.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Docker Docker Desktop<4.17.0

Event History

Mar 13, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:16 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability CVE-2023-0628?

The vulnerability CVE-2023-0628 is a security flaw in Docker Desktop before version 4.17.0 that allows an attacker to execute an arbitrary command inside a Dev Environments container during initialization by tricking a user to open a crafted malicious docker-desktop:// URL.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0628?

The severity of CVE-2023-0628 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-0628?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-0628 by tricking a user into opening a crafted malicious docker-desktop:// URL, allowing them to execute arbitrary commands inside a Dev Environments container during initialization.

4

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-0628?

The affected software for CVE-2023-0628 is Docker Desktop before version 4.17.0.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2023-0628?

To fix the vulnerability CVE-2023-0628, users should update Docker Desktop to version 4.17.0 or newer.

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