CVE-2025-3224— Elevation of Privilege in Docker Desktop for Windows during Upgrade due to Insecure Directory Deletion
Quick assessment
Affected
Docker Docker Desktop
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Docker Desktop是美国Docker公司的一个基于容器技术的用于轻量化部署应用的桌面软件。该产品可提供桌面环境可支持在Linux/Windows/Mac OS系统上创建一个容器（轻量级虚拟机）并部署和运行应用程序，以及通过配置文件实现应用程序的自动化安装、部署和升级。 Docker Desktop Windows 4.41.0之前版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于更新过程中权限提升，可能导致获取SYSTEM权限。
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2025-3224
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Elevation of Privilege in Docker Desktop for Windows during Upgrade due to Insecure Directory Deletion
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the update process of Docker Desktop for Windows versions prior to 4.41.0 could allow a local, low-privileged attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM. During an update, Docker Desktop attempts to delete files and subdirectories under the path C:\ProgramData\Docker\config with high privileges. However, this directory often does not exist by default, and C:\ProgramData\ allows normal users to create new directories. By creating a malicious Docker\config folder structure at this location, an attacker can force the privileged update process to delete or manipulate arbitrary system files, leading to Elevation of Privilege.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
特权管理不恰当
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Docker Desktop 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Docker Desktop是美国Docker公司的一个基于容器技术的用于轻量化部署应用的桌面软件。该产品可提供桌面环境可支持在Linux/Windows/Mac OS系统上创建一个容器（轻量级虚拟机）并部署和运行应用程序，以及通过配置文件实现应用程序的自动化安装、部署和升级。 Docker Desktop Windows 4.41.0之前版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于更新过程中权限提升，可能导致获取SYSTEM权限。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Docker | Docker Desktop | 0 ~ 4.41.0 | - |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2025-3224 (1)
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