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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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 |
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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

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

Status : Awaiting Analysis
Published: 2025-04-28T20:15:21.127
Modified: 2025-04-29T13:52:10.697
Link: CVE-2025-3224

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