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CVE-2020-1015

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.55%

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CVE-2020-1015 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the User-Mode Power Service (UMPS) handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0934, CVE-2020-0983, CVE-2020-1009, CVE-2020-1011.. EPSS estimates a 2.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the User-Mode Power Service (UMPS) handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0934, CVE-2020-0983, CVE-2020-1009, CVE-2020-1011.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
2.55%

83.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 10All versions—
MicrosoftWindows 101607—
MicrosoftWindows 101709—
MicrosoftWindows 101803—
MicrosoftWindows 101809—
MicrosoftWindows 101903—
MicrosoftWindows 101909—
MicrosoftWindows 7All versionsSp1
MicrosoftWindows 8.1All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Rt 8.1All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008r2Sp1
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012r2—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Server 20161803—
MicrosoftWindows Server 20161903—
MicrosoftWindows Server 20161909—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019All versions—

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1015?
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the User-Mode Power Service (UMPS) handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0934, CVE-2020-0983, CVE-2020-1009, CVE-2020-1011.
How severe is CVE-2020-1015?
CVE-2020-1015 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1015?
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