CVE-2020-1002

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified

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
7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.68%

47.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows DefenderAll versions
MicrosoftForefront Endpoint Protection 2010All versions
MicrosoftSecurity EssentialsAll versions
MicrosoftSystem Center Endpoint ProtectionAll versions
MicrosoftSystem Center Endpoint Protection2012

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1002?
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'.
How severe is CVE-2020-1002?
CVE-2020-1002 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1002?
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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Source: NVD / NIST