Docker Desktop up to 4.5.x on Windows Log File symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Docker Desktop up to 4.5.x on Windows. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Log File Handler. The manipulation results in symlink. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-26659. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Docker Desktop up to 4.5.x on Windows (Virtualization Software). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Log File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 03/26/2022. The advisory is shared for download at docs.docker.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-26659 since 03/07/2022. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 4.6.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Desktop 4.6.0

Timelineinfo

03/07/2022 🔍
03/26/2022 +19 days 🔍
03/26/2022 +0 days 🔍
03/27/2022 +1 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: docs.docker.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-26659 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-26659
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-195840

Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2022 12:58
Updated: 03/27/2022 16:09
Changes: 03/26/2022 12:58 (41), 03/27/2022 16:09 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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