CVE-2020-1002
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CVE-2020-1002 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the MpSigStub.exe for Defender allows file deletion in arbitrary locations.To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system, aka 'Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the MpSigStub.exe for Defender allows file deletion in arbitrary locations.To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system, aka 'Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Defender | All versions |
| Microsoft | Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Security Essentials | All versions |
| Microsoft | System Center Endpoint Protection | All versions |
| Microsoft | System Center Endpoint Protection | 2012 |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1002Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1002Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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