CVE-2026-2664: An out of bounds read vulnerability in the grpcfuse kernel module present in the Linux VM in Docker Desktop fo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-2664?

desktop: upgrade to 4.62.0; desktop: upgrade to 4.62.0; desktop: upgrade to 4.62.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-2664 being exploited?

CVE-2026-2664 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-2664 affect?

CVE-2026-2664 affects desktop, desktop, desktop. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An out of bounds read vulnerability in the grpcfuse kernel module present in the Linux VM in Docker Desktop for Windows, Linux and macOS up to version 4.61.0 could allow a local attacker to cause an unspecified impact by writing to /proc/do

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-2664?

Priority 35/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Routine

HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTUPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-2664 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting desktop, desktop, desktop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An out of bounds read vulnerability in the grpcfuse kernel module present in the Linux VM in Docker Desktop for Windows, Linux and macOS up to version 4.61.0 could allow a local attacker to cause an unspecified impact by writing to /proc/docker entries. The issue has been fixed in Docker Desktop 4.62.0 .

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 89%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2026-02-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Docker Inc. · Vendor: docker

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-02-24 10:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

docker desktop UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.62.0

Fixed in: 4.62.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy desktop || rpm -q desktop || desktop --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.62.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade desktop

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade desktop

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

docker desktop UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.62.0

Fixed in: 4.62.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy desktop || rpm -q desktop || desktop --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.62.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade desktop

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade desktop

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

docker desktop UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.62.0

Fixed in: 4.62.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy desktop || rpm -q desktop || desktop --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.62.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade desktop

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade desktop

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-2664?

desktop: upgrade to 4.62.0; desktop: upgrade to 4.62.0; desktop: upgrade to 4.62.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-2664 being exploited?

CVE-2026-2664 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-2664 affect?

CVE-2026-2664 affects desktop, desktop, desktop. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An out of bounds read vulnerability in the grpcfuse kernel module present in the Linux VM in Docker Desktop for Windows, Linux and macOS up to version 4.61.0 could allow a local attacker to cause an unspecified impact by writing to /proc/do

How urgent is CVE-2026-2664?

Priority 35/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Docker vulnerabilities · Windows vulnerabilities · macOS vulnerabilities

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