It's so easy for misconfigured Docker containers can be exploited! In this eye-opening tutorial, I demonstrate two practical methods to escape Docker containers that you can replicate locally with Docker Desktop. First, I show how the Docker socket can be leveraged to access host files and sensitive environment variables. Then, I demonstrate how the privileged flag creates dangerous security vulnerabilities by allowing complete host system access.
Learn essential container security best practices including alternatives to mounting the Docker socket, avoiding privileged mode, using specific capabilities instead of blanket permissions, implementing secure computing mode, and security tools like Docker Socket Proxy and GAdvisor. Protect your containerized applications before it's too late!
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Docker Socket Proxy - https://github.com/Tecnativa/docker-s...
gVisor - https://gvisor.dev/
Docker Bench for Security - https://github.com/docker/docker-benc...
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📌 Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction to Docker Container Escapes
0:28 - Docker Socket Vulnerability Walkthrough
2:41 - The Dangers of Privileged Mode