CVE-2023-0625

Docker Desktop before 4.12.0 is vulnerable to RCE via a crafted extension description or changelog

Description

Docker Desktop before 4.12.0 is vulnerable to RCE via a crafted extension description or changelog. This issue affects Docker Desktop: before 4.12.0.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 4.12.0

Workaround:

  • Disable extensions

Categories

8.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.40%
Vendor Advisory docker.com
Affected: Docker Inc. Docker Desktop
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.docker.com/desktop/release-notes/#4120 release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0625?
CVE-2023-0625 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-0625?
To fix CVE-2023-0625: Update to 4.12.0
Is CVE-2023-0625 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-0625 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-0625?
CVE-2023-0625 affects Docker Inc. Docker Desktop.
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