CVE-2024-5652: In Docker Desktop on Windows before v4.31.0 allows a user in the docker-users group to cause a Windows Denial-of-Service through the exec-path Docker daemon config option in Windows containers mode

Published Jul 9, 2024
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Updated

In Docker Desktop on Windows before v4.31.0 allows a user in the docker-users group to cause a Windows Denial-of-Service through the exec-path Docker daemon config option in Windows containers mode.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Docker Desktop Windows<4.31.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Docker Desktop (Windows) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.31.0
  2. Compensating control

    Until upgraded, restrict membership in the docker-users group so untrusted users cannot access Docker Desktop (Windows containers mode), reducing the risk of exploitation via the exec-path Docker daemon config option.

Event History

Jul 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:07 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5652?

CVE-2024-5652 is classified as a Denial-of-Service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-5652?

To mitigate CVE-2024-5652, update Docker Desktop to version 4.31.0 or later.

3

What does CVE-2024-5652 affect?

CVE-2024-5652 affects Docker Desktop for Windows prior to version 4.31.0.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-5652?

Users in the docker-users group may be affected by CVE-2024-5652.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2024-5652?

The impact of CVE-2024-5652 is a potential Denial-of-Service condition in Windows containers.

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