A vulnerability in the update process of Docker Desktop for Windows versions prior to 4.41.0 could allow a local, low-privileged attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM. During an update, Docker Desktop attempts to delete files and subdirectories under the path C:\ProgramData\Docker\config with high privileges. However, this directory often does not exist by default, and C:\ProgramData\ allows normal users to create new directories. By creating a malicious Docker\config folder structure at this location, an attacker can force the privileged update process to delete or manipulate arbitrary system files, leading to Elevation of Privilege.
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Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:15:00 +0000

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:30:00 +0000

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Description A vulnerability in the update process of Docker Desktop for Windows versions prior to 4.41.0 could allow a local, low-privileged attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM. During an update, Docker Desktop attempts to delete files and subdirectories under the path C:\ProgramData\Docker\config with high privileges. However, this directory often does not exist by default, and C:\ProgramData\ allows normal users to create new directories. By creating a malicious Docker\config folder structure at this location, an attacker can force the privileged update process to delete or manipulate arbitrary system files, leading to Elevation of Privilege.
Title Elevation of Privilege in Docker Desktop for Windows during Upgrade due to Insecure Directory Deletion
Weaknesses CWE-269
CWE-59
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 7.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Docker

Published: 2025-04-28T19:21:15.851Z

Updated: 2025-04-28T19:43:24.060Z

Reserved: 2025-04-03T14:06:28.660Z

Link: CVE-2025-3224

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2025-04-28T19:43:18.082Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2025-04-28T20:15:21.127

Modified: 2025-04-29T13:52:10.697

Link: CVE-2025-3224

cve-icon Redhat

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