Docker Desktop 4.76.0: VM panic via unbounded recursion in grpcfuse mod
CVE-2026-8936 Published on June 2, 2026
Unbounded recursion in grpcfuse kernel module allows container to crash Docker Desktop VM
Fixed a VM panic caused by unbounded recursion in the grpcfuse kernel module when a container created deeply nested directories on a bind-mounted host folder and triggered a dentry invalidation event. This issue has been fixed in Docker Desktop 4.76.0.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-8936 is exploitable with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Stack Exhaustion Vulnerability?
The product does not properly control the amount of recursion which takes place, consuming excessive resources, such as allocated memory or the program stack.
CVE-2026-8936 has been classified to as a Stack Exhaustion vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-8936
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Affected Versions
Docker Desktop:- Version 4.33.0 and below 4.76.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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