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CVE-2022-26659

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Published: Mar 25, 2022Modified: Nov 21, 2024

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7.1
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.2
Source: NVD

Description

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.

Affected (1)

Docker
1 product
Docker Desktop
Configuration A
1 vulnerable · 1 platform
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Docker Desktop
Before 4.6.0
Running on/withPlatform Versions
Microsoft
Windows
All versions

Related CWEs

CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
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.

References (6)

Source: cve@mitre.org
Release NotesVendor Advisory
Source: cve@mitre.org
Release NotesVendor Advisory
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release NotesVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release NotesVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

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