CVE-2020-11492
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CVE-2020-11492 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Docker Desktop through 2.2.0.5 on Windows. If a local attacker sets up their own named pipe prior to starting Docker with the same name, this attacker can intercept a connection attempt from Docker Service (which runs as SYSTEM), and then impersonate their privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Docker Desktop through 2.2.0.5 on Windows. If a local attacker sets up their own named pipe prior to starting Docker with the same name, this attacker can intercept a connection attempt from Docker Service (which runs as SYSTEM), and then impersonate their privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Docker | Docker Desktop | <= 2.2.0.5 |
References
- https://docs.docker.com/docker-for-windows/release-notes/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.docker.com/docker-for-windows/release-notes/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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