CVE-2020-0728
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 3.73%
Last modified
CVE-2020-0728 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An information vulnerability exists when Windows Modules Installer Service improperly discloses file information, aka 'Windows Modules Installer Service Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.. EPSS estimates a 3.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An information vulnerability exists when Windows Modules Installer Service improperly discloses file information, aka 'Windows Modules Installer Service Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1607 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1709 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1803 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1809 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1903 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1909 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1803 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1903 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1909 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156394/Microsoft-Windows-Modules-Installer-Service-Information-Disclosure.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Feb/16Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0728Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2020/Feb/21Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156394/Microsoft-Windows-Modules-Installer-Service-Information-Disclosure.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Feb/16Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0728Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2020/Feb/21Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-0728?
An information vulnerability exists when Windows Modules Installer Service improperly discloses file information, aka 'Windows Modules Installer Service Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2020-0728?
CVE-2020-0728 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0728?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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