#VU28296 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Docker Desktop - CVE-2020-11492
Published: May 27, 2020 / Updated: July 15, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU28296
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-11492
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Docker Desktop
Docker Desktop
Software vendor:
Docker Inc.
Docker Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application handles inter process communications. A local privileged user can run a specially crafted application and escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.