CVE-2020-11492

HIGH

Docker Desktop < 2.2.0.5 - Race Condition

Title source: rule
STIX 2.1

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.

Exploits (1)

nomisec WORKING POC 2 stars
by CrackerCat · poc
https://github.com/CrackerCat/CVE-2020-11492

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://docs.docker.com/docker-for-windows/release-notes/

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0560
EPSS Percentile 90.3%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-362
Status published
Products (1)
docker/docker_desktop < 2.2.0.5
Published Jun 05, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026