CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedDocker is vulnerable due to a flaw in the guest-to-host Unix-domain socket relay, which improperly handles socket path validation. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by replacing an intermediate directory with a symlink, allowing the host to connect to arbitrary AF_UNIX sockets outside the authorized workspace, potentially exposing sensitive data and host capabilities. Organizations using Docker should prioritize addressing this issue to mitigate risks associated with unauthorized access and data exposure.
Public Exploit Signal
A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.
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Original NVD Description
The guest-to-host Unix-domain socket relay in Docker Sandboxes validates that a socket path is inside an authorized workspace, but later reconnects using the pathname. A malicious guest can replace an intermediate directory with a symlink between validation and connection, causing the host to connect to an arbitrary AF_UNIX socket outside the shared workspace. This can expose data or host-side capabilities provided by the targeted socket.