CVE-2020-1268
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.21%
Last modified
CVE-2020-1268 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An information disclosure vulnerability exists when a Windows service improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Service Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when a Windows service improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Service Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1903 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1909 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 2004 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1903 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1909 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 2004 |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1268Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1268Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-1268?
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when a Windows service improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Service Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2020-1268?
CVE-2020-1268 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1268?
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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