CVE-2020-1163
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CVE-2020-1163 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Defender that leads arbitrary file deletion on the system.To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system, aka 'Microsoft Windows Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1170.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Defender that leads arbitrary file deletion on the system.To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system, aka 'Microsoft Windows Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1170.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/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 | 2012 |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1163Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1163Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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