Description
Docker Desktop Community Edition before 2.1.0.1 allows local users to gain privileges by placing a Trojan horse docker-credential-wincred.exe file in %PROGRAMDATA%\DockerDesktop\version-bin\ as a low-privilege user, and then waiting for an admin or service user to authenticate with Docker, restart Docker, or run 'docker login' to force the command.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
docker
commercial·US
apache
oss-project·USaka apache http server, apache httpd
Microsoft Corp
commercial·USaka microsoft corporation
Сообщество свободного программного обеспечения
oss-projectaka fsf
Apache Software Foundation
oss-project·USaka apache foundation
Docker Inc.
commercial·USaka docker
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Exploitability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Nov 3, 2021
Remediation due:May 3, 2022
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
2 exploit sources identified
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MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Privilege Escalation
References
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157404/Docker-Credential-Wincred.exe-Privilege-Escalation.html
packetstormsecurity.com
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf1bbc0ea4a9f014cf94df9a12a6477d24a27f52741dbc87f2fd52ff2%40%3Cissues.geode.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org
https://medium.com/%40morgan.henry.roman/elevation-of-privilege-in-docker-for-windows-2fd8450b478e
medium.com
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