Docker Desktop Critical Vulnerabilities Allow Remote Code Execution: CVE-2024-8695 and CVE-2024-8696 Impact Containerized Application Development Environments

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Docker Desktop Critical Vulnerabilities Allow Remote Code Execution: CVE-2024-8695 and CVE-2024-8696 Impact Containerized Application Development Environments - 15d

Docker has addressed two critical vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-8695 and CVE-2024-8696, in Docker Desktop that could allow attackers to execute remote code. These vulnerabilities stem from flaws in how Docker Desktop handles crafted extension descriptions and potentially malicious extension code. The vulnerabilities underscore the risks associated with software extensions and emphasize the importance of prioritizing security updates. Organizations using Docker Desktop are strongly encouraged to update to the latest version to mitigate these risks and ensure the security of their containerized environments.

References:

gbhackers.com - GBHackers report on the Docker vulnerabilities - 15d
securityonline.info - SecurityOnline's article on the vulnerabilities - 15d

Classification:

HashTags: Docker Vulnerability RCE
Company: Docker
Target: Docker Desktop Users
Product: Docker Desktop
Feature: Extension
Type: Vulnerability
Severity: Major

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