#VU29036 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Docker Inc. products

Vulnerability identifier: #VU29036

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Docker Desktop for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration
Docker Desktop Enterprise
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration
Docker Desktop for Windows Edge
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Docker Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions within the "Troubleshoot" functionality. A local user can gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Docker Desktop for Windows: 2.2.0.0 - 2.2.0.5

Docker Desktop Enterprise: 2.0.0.0 - 2.1.0.9

Docker Desktop for Windows Edge: 2.1.0.0 - 2.2.2.0

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-715/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.