VDB-430534 · CVE-2026-112917 · GCVE-0-2026-112917

Docker Desktop prior 4.98.0/3.0.3 WSL2 privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Docker Desktop. It has been declared as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the component WSL2. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-112917. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Docker Desktop. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component WSL2. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In Docker Desktop for Windows with the WSL2 backend, an unprivileged Linux container can use 32-bit socketcall to bypass the default seccomp restriction on AF_VSOCK. This can expose host-facing services and Windows files accessible to the logged-in user. The issue affects x86-64 WSL2; LinuxKit-based backends are unaffected. The issue is fully fixed only with Docker Desktop 4.98.0 or later and WSL 3.0.3 or later. Docker Desktop 4.98.0 or later running on an older WSL remains affected.

The advisory is available at docs.docker.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-112917 since 10/19/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 4.98.0 or 3.0.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Virtualization Software

Vendor

Docker

Name

Desktop

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Desktop 4.98.0/3.0.3

Timelineinfo

10/19/2026 CVE reserved
11/03/2026 +15 days Advisory disclosed
11/03/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/03/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: docs.docker.com
Status: Confirmed

CNA: Docker
CVE: CVE-2026-112917 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-112917
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-430534

Entryinfo

Created: 11/03/2026 20:24
Changes: 11/03/2026 20:24 (66)
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Cache ID: 216::103