Docker Desktop Installer.exe is vulnerable to DLL hijacking due to insecure DLL search order. The installer searches for required DLLs in the user's Downloads folder before checking system directories, allowing local privilege escalation through malicious DLL placement.This issue affects Docker Desktop: through 4.48.0.
CVSS
No CVSS.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://docs.docker.com/desktop/release-notes/ |
Configurations
No configuration.
History
27 Oct 2025, 14:15
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2025-10-27 14:15
Updated : 2025-10-30 15:05
NVD link : CVE-2025-9164
Mitre link : CVE-2025-9164
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-9164
JSON object : View
Products Affected
No product.
CWE
CWE-427
Uncontrolled Search Path Element
