Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-26659
Docker Desktop installer on Windows in versions before 4.6.0 allows an attacker to overwrite any administrator writable files by creating a symlink in place of where the installer writes its log file. Starting from version 4.6.0, the Docker Desktop installer, when run elevated, will write its log files to a location not writable by non-administrator users.
Products affected by CVE-2022-26659
- cpe:2.3:a:docker:docker_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-26659
0.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 17 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-26659
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.6
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P |
3.9
|
4.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.1
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.2
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-26659
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2022-26659
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https://docs.docker.com/desktop/windows/release-notes/
Docker for Windows release notes | Docker DocumentationRelease Notes;Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/hmnthabit/Advisories/blob/master/CVE-2022-26659.md
Advisories/CVE-2022-26659.md at master · hmnthabit/Advisories · GitHubThird Party Advisory
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https://docs.docker.com/docker-for-windows/release-notes/
Docker Desktop for Windows Stable Release notes | Docker DocumentationRelease Notes;Vendor Advisory
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