CVE-2020-11492

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.

Weakness classification

• nvd@nist.gov: CWE-362

Primary references

• cve@mitre.org — Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
• cve@mitre.org — Third Party Advisory
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory