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CVE-2023-5166:
Docker Desktop vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Docker Desktop before version 4.23.0 contains a security vulnerability that allows Access Token theft through a crafted extension icon URL. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-5166, was disclosed on September 25, 2023, and affects all versions of Docker Desktop prior to 4.23.0 (NVD, CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM) by NIST with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. Docker Inc. assessed it with a higher CVSS score of 8.0 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to steal access tokens through a specially crafted extension icon URL. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access to Docker resources and sensitive information (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in Docker Desktop version 4.23.0. Users are advised to upgrade to this version or later to mitigate the risk (Docker Release Notes).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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