CVE-2023-0627

Docker Desktop 4.11.x allows --no-windows-containers flag bypass

Description

Docker Desktop 4.11.x allows --no-windows-containers flag bypass via IPC response spoofing which may lead to Local Privilege Escalation (LPE).This issue affects Docker Desktop: 4.11.X.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 4.12.0

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
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-2023-0627?
CVE-2023-0627 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-0627?
To fix CVE-2023-0627: Update to 4.12.0
Is CVE-2023-0627 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-0627 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-2023-0627?
CVE-2023-0627 affects Docker Inc. Docker Desktop.
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