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CVE-2020-11492

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.94%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2020-06-05 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Windows, Docker.

CVE
CVE-2020-11492
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.94%
Windows Docker

Original NVD 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.

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