# CVE-2021-37841: Docker Desktop: Docker Desktop before 3.6.0 suffers from incorrect access control.

CVE-2021-37841 is fixed in Docker Desktop on 1 platform by Docker Desktop 3.6.0 (version 3.6.0), released August 27, 2021. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-37841
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.8
- EPSS: 0.0100
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 12, 2021
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-37841

## Description

Docker Desktop before 3.6.0 suffers from incorrect access control. If a low-privileged account is able to access the server running the Windows containers, it can lead to a full container compromise in both process isolation and Hyper-V isolation modes. This security issue leads an attacker with low privilege to read, write and possibly even execute code inside the containers.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | Docker Desktop | 3.6.0 | [Docker Desktop 3.6.0](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/docker.dockerdesktop-3.6.0.md) | Aug 27, 2021 |

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