CVE-2023-5165

Docker Desktop before 4.23.0 allows Enhanced Container Isolation bypass via debug shell

Description

Docker Desktop before 4.23.0 allows an unprivileged user to bypass Enhanced Container Isolation (ECI) restrictions via the debug shell which remains accessible for a short time window after launching Docker Desktop. The affected functionality is available for Docker Business customers only and assumes an environment where users are not granted local root or Administrator privileges. This issue has been fixed in Docker Desktop 4.23.0. Affected Docker Desktop versions: from 4.13.0 before 4.23.0.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to version 4.23.0

Categories

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory docker.com
Affected: Docker Inc. Docker Desktop
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.docker.com/desktop/release-notes/#4230 release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5165?
CVE-2023-5165 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5165?
To fix CVE-2023-5165: Update to version 4.23.0
Is CVE-2023-5165 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-5165 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-2023-5165?
CVE-2023-5165 affects Docker Inc. Docker Desktop.
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