CVE-2020-10665: High severity docker vulnerability

Published Mar 18, 2020
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Updated

Docker Desktop allows local privilege escalation to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM because it mishandles the collection of diagnostics with Administrator privileges, leading to arbitrary DACL permissions overwrites and arbitrary file writes. This affects Docker Desktop Enterprise before 2.1.0.9, Docker Desktop for Windows Stable before 2.2.0.4, and Docker Desktop for Windows Edge before 2.2.2.0.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Docker Desktop<2.1.0.9
Docker Desktop<2.2.0.4
Docker Desktop<2.2.2.0

Event History

Mar 18, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:45 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-10665?

CVE-2020-10665 refers to a vulnerability in Docker Desktop that allows local privilege escalation to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.

2

How does CVE-2020-10665 work?

CVE-2020-10665 works by mishandling the collection of diagnostics with Administrator privileges, leading to arbitrary DACL permissions overwrites and arbitrary file writes.

3

Which versions of Docker Desktop are affected by CVE-2020-10665?

Docker Desktop Enterprise before 2.1.0.9, Docker Desktop Windows before 2.2.0.4, and Docker Desktop Edge before 2.2.2.0 are affected by CVE-2020-10665.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2020-10665?

CVE-2020-10665 has a severity rating of high with a CVSS score of 6.7.

5

How can I fix the CVE-2020-10665 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2020-10665 vulnerability, update Docker Desktop to version 2.1.0.9 for Docker Desktop Enterprise, 2.2.0.4 for Docker Desktop Windows, or 2.2.2.0 for Docker Desktop Edge.

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