Description
In Docker Desktop for Windows with the WSL2 backend, an unprivileged Linux container can use 32-bit socketcall to bypass the default seccomp restriction on AF_VSOCK. This can expose host-facing services and Windows files accessible to the logged-in user. The issue affects x86-64 WSL2; LinuxKit-based backends are unaffected. The issue is fully fixed only with Docker Desktop 4.98.0 or later and WSL 3.0.3 or later. Docker Desktop 4.98.0 or later running on an older WSL remains affected.
Published: 2026-11-03
Score: 9.2 Critical
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to Docker Desktop 4.98.0 or later and WSL 3.0.3 or later. Both are required.

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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:15:00 +0000

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Description In Docker Desktop for Windows with the WSL2 backend, an unprivileged Linux container can use 32-bit socketcall to bypass the default seccomp restriction on AF_VSOCK. This can expose host-facing services and Windows files accessible to the logged-in user. The issue affects x86-64 WSL2; LinuxKit-based backends are unaffected. The issue is fully fixed only with Docker Desktop 4.98.0 or later and WSL 3.0.3 or later. Docker Desktop 4.98.0 or later running on an older WSL remains affected.
Title Docker Desktop WSL2 AF_VSOCK isolation bypass via 32-bit socketcall
Weaknesses CWE-424
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 9.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Docker

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-03T19:08:11.422Z

Reserved: 2026-10-19T20:23:38.311Z

Link: CVE-2026-112917

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Status : Received

Published: 2026-11-03T19:17:53.727

Modified: 2026-11-03T19:17:53.727

Link: CVE-2026-112917

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-424

    Improper Protection of Alternate Path