CVE-2024-6222

In Docker Desktop before v4.29.0 an attacker who has gained access to the Docker Desktop VM through a container breakout can further escape to the host by passing extensions and dashboard related IPC messages

Description

In Docker Desktop before v4.29.0, an attacker who has gained access to the Docker Desktop VM through a container breakout can further escape to the host by passing extensions and dashboard related IPC messages. Docker Desktop v4.29.0 https://docs.docker.com/desktop/release-notes/#4290 fixes the issue on MacOS, Linux and Windows with Hyper-V backend. As exploitation requires "Allow only extensions distributed through the Docker Marketplace" to be disabled, Docker Desktop  v4.31.0 https://docs.docker.com/desktop/release-notes/#4310  additionally changes the default configuration to enable this setting by default.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • Disable Docker Extensions or enable "Allow only extensions distributed through the Docker Marketplace" from the Settings panel.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.53%
Affected: Docker Inc. Docker Desktop
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.docker.com/desktop/release-notes/#4290 release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6222?
CVE-2024-6222 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-6222?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2024-6222: Disable Docker Extensions or enable "Allow only extensions distributed through the Docker Marketplace" from the Settings panel.
Is CVE-2024-6222 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-6222 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-6222?
CVE-2024-6222 affects Docker Inc. Docker Desktop.
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