---
cve: "CVE-2025-3224"
severity: "HIGH"
cvss: 7.3
epss: "0.2%"
vendor: "Docker"
kev: false
exploited: false
published: "2025-04-28 20:15:21"
tags: [cve, security, high]
source: tsecurity.de CVE-Dossier
exported: "2026-09-20T16:30:31+02:00"
---

# CVE-2025-3224

> 7.3 HIGH

## Beschreibung

A vulnerability in the update process of Docker Desktop for Windows versions prior to 4.41.0 could allow a local, low-privileged attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM. During an update, Docker Desktop attempts to delete files and subdirectories under the path C:\ProgramData\Docker\config with high privileges. However, this directory often does not exist by default, and C:\ProgramData\ allows normal users to create new directories. By creating a malicious Docker\config folder structure at this location, an attacker can force the privileged update process to delete or manipulate arbitrary system files, leading to Elevation of Privilege.

## CVSS-Vektor

```
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
```

| Metrik | Wert | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|
| AV Angriffsvektor | Lokal | good |
| AC Komplexität | Hoch | good |
| PR Privilegien | Gering | warn |

## Referenzen

- <https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/blog/2022/3/16/abusing-arbitrary-file-deletes-to-escalate-privilege-and-other-great-tricks>

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_Exportiert aus dem [tsecurity.de CVE-Dossier](https://tsecurity.de/cve?cve=CVE-2025-3224) · Datenquellen: EUVD (ENISA), NVD, OSV, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, Exploit-DB, BSI BITS_