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Docker 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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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

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

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Bounds checking, read limits
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Collection

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

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.

Impact

CVSS 7.8 (HIGH). Attack vector: Local. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitable via local access.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to a local attacker to cause an unspecified impact by writing to /proc/docker entri.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

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. Docker Desktop 4.62.0 and later resolve this issue.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 CVSS 7.8

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. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Classified as CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read). Affects the grpcfuse kernel component of Desktop. 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 .

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.8 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

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 .

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Docker Desktop versions up to 4.61.0 contain a kernel vulnerability that could allow local attackers to exploit the grpcfuse module, potentially compromising system integrity. Organizations using affected Docker Desktop installations on Windows, Linux, or macOS need immediate assessment and mitigation, as the vulnerability carries HIGH severity with no patch currently available.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Restrict local system access and user privileges on machines running Docker Desktop; disable or isolate Docker Desktop in non-production environments; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement from compromised development systems; monitor /proc/docker access attempts via kernel auditing; consider upgrading to Docker Desktop versions above 4.61.0 when available; restrict who can write to /proc entries through file permission hardening.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 98% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

39
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +39
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:docker:desktop:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:desktop:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:docker:desktop:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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