#VU59826 Information disclosure in Docker Desktop for Windows - CVE-2021-45449

Vulnerability identifier: #VU59826

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-45449

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Docker Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the log sensitive information during login. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Docker Desktop for Windows: 4.3.0 - 4.3.1

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External links
https://docs.docker.com/desktop/windows/release-notes/

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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.