Critical Vulnerability in Docker's Ask Gordon AI Assistant

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a now-patched security flaw in Ask Gordon, an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant built into Docker Desktop and the Docker Command-Line Interface (CLI). The vulnerability, codenamed DockerDash by Noma Labs, could be exploited to execute code and exfiltrate sensitive data.

The vulnerability allowed attackers to execute code via image metadata, highlighting the importance of securing AI-powered tools in the software development lifecycle.

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  • Impacted products: Docker Desktop and Docker Command-Line Interface (CLI)
  • Vulnerability codename: DockerDash
  • Potential impact: Code execution and sensitive data exfiltration

Docker has addressed the vulnerability, and users are advised to update their Docker Desktop and CLI to the latest versions to prevent potential exploitation.

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