Vulnerability identifier: #VU28297

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-10665

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Docker Desktop for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Docker Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application mishandles the collection of diagnostics with Administrator privileges, leading to arbitrary DACL permissions overwrites and arbitrary file writes.A local user can execute arbitrary code with NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Docker Desktop for Windows: 1.12.0 - 18.06.1-ce-win73

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External links
http://docs.docker.com/release-notes/
http://github.com/active-labs/Advisories/blob/master/2020/ACTIVE-2020-002.md

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.