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Windows CVE-2026-2664

HIGH
Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)
2026-02-24 security@docker.com
7.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
7.8 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

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

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today
CVE Published
Feb 24, 2026 - 10:16 nvd
HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

An out of bounds read vulnerability in the grpcfuse kernel module present in the Linux VM in Docker Desktop for Windows, Linux and macOS up to version 4.61.0 could allow a local attacker to cause an unspecified impact by writing to /proc/docker entries. The issue has been fixed in Docker Desktop 4.62.0 .

AnalysisAI

Local privilege escalation via out-of-bounds memory read in Docker Desktop's grpcfuse kernel module (versions up to 4.61.0) on Linux, Windows, and macOS allows authenticated local attackers to achieve complete system compromise through manipulation of /proc/docker entries. The vulnerability requires local access and valid user credentials but enables reading and modifying arbitrary kernel memory with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. …

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Attack ChainAIDerived

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Access
Gain local system access
Exploit
Write malicious data to /proc/docker entries
Execution
Trigger out-of-bounds read in grpcfuse kernel module
Impact
Cause memory corruption and escalate privileges

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation Docker Desktop versions up to 4.61.0 with grpcfuse kernel module enabled; local user account with write permissions to /proc/docker; Linux VM environment in Docker Desktop for Windows, Linux, or macOS. Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment CVSS 7.8 (HIGH). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to a local attacker to cause an unspecified impact by writing to /proc/docker entri.
Remediation Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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Within 24 hours: Inventory all Docker Desktop installations across the organization and identify systems running version 4.61.0 or earlier. …

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