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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2021-3162

Docker Desktop Community before 2.5.0.0 on macOS mishandles certificate checking, leading to local privilege escalation.

Vulnerability Description

Docker Desktop Community before 2.5.0.0 on macOS mishandles certificate checking, leading to local privilege escalation.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
DockerDocker< 2.5.0.0
AppleMacos-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-295

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-3162?

CVE-2021-3162 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Docker Desktop Community before 2.5.0.0 on macOS mishandles certificate checking, leading to local privilege escalation.

How severe is CVE-2021-3162?

CVE-2021-3162 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-3162?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Docker Docker, Apple Macos.