Vulnerability in Docker Desktop
CVE-2022-26659
Docker Desktop installer on Windows in versions before 4.6.0 allows an attacker to overwrite any administrator writable files by creating a symlink in place of where the installer writes its log file. Starting from version 4.6.0, the Docker Desktop installer, when run elevated, will write its log files to a location not writable by non-administrator users.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.004 (36.0th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 36th percentile — 36.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.004 · newest: 0.004 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- docs.docker.com/docker-for-windows/release-notes/ (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- docs.docker.com/desktop/windows/release-notes/ (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- github.com/hmnthabit/Advisories/blob/master/CVE-2022-26659.md (Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-26659?
- CVE-2022-26659 is a high-severity vulnerability in Docker Desktop, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2022-03-25.
- How severe is CVE-2022-26659?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.