CVE-2020-0786

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.80%

Last modified

CVE-2020-0786 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A denial of service vulnerability exists when the Windows Tile Object Service improperly handles hard links, aka 'Windows Tile Object Service Denial of Service Vulnerability'.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A denial of service vulnerability exists when the Windows Tile Object Service improperly handles hard links, aka 'Windows Tile Object Service Denial of Service Vulnerability'.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.80%

51.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10All versions
MicrosoftWindows 101607
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016All versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0786?
A denial of service vulnerability exists when the Windows Tile Object Service improperly handles hard links, aka 'Windows Tile Object Service Denial of Service Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2020-0786?
CVE-2020-0786 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0786?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-0786?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST