# CVE-2023-5165: Docker Desktop before 4.23.0 allows Enhanced Container Isolation bypass via debug shell

CVE-2023-5165 is fixed in Docker Desktop on 1 platform by Docker Desktop 4.23.0 (version 4.23.0), released September 11, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-5165
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 8.8
- EPSS: 0.0033
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 25, 2023
- Weakness: CWE-862: Missing Authorization
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5165

## Description

Docker Desktop before 4.23.0 allows an unprivileged user to bypass Enhanced Container Isolation (ECI) restrictions via the debug shell which remains accessible for a short time window after launching Docker Desktop. The affected functionality is available for Docker Business customers only and assumes an environment where users are not granted local root or Administrator privileges.   This issue has been fixed in Docker Desktop 4.23.0.   Affected Docker Desktop versions: from 4.13.0 before 4.23.0.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | Docker Desktop | 4.23.0 | [Docker Desktop 4.23.0](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/docker.dockerdesktop-4.23.0.md) | Sep 11, 2023 |

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