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CVE-2023-0627:
Docker Desktop vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The CVE-2023-0627 vulnerability is a Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) issue affecting Docker Desktop versions before 4.12.0. The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass the --no-windows-containers flag through IPC response spoofing (Security Online).
Technical details
The vulnerability has a High severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8. It specifically involves the ability to bypass security restrictions related to the --no-windows-containers flag through IPC response spoofing, which could lead to privilege escalation within the system (Security Online).
Impact
If exploited, the vulnerability could allow an attacker to escalate privileges locally within the system, potentially gaining unauthorized access to resources and expanding their foothold within the affected environment (Security Online).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in Docker Desktop version 4.12.0. Users are strongly advised to update to this version or later to mitigate the security risk (Docker Release Notes).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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