CVE-2020-14979
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CVE-2020-14979 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WinRing0.sys and WinRing0x64.sys drivers 1.2.0 in EVGA Precision X1 through 1.0.6 allow local users, including low integrity processes, to read and write to arbitrary memory locations. This allows any user to gain NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM privileges by mapping \Device\PhysicalMemory into the calling process.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The WinRing0.sys and WinRing0x64.sys drivers 1.2.0 in EVGA Precision X1 through 1.0.6 allow local users, including low integrity processes, to read and write to arbitrary memory locations. This allows any user to gain NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM privileges by mapping \Device\PhysicalMemory into the calling process.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evga | Precision X1 | <= 1.0.6 |
| Winring0 Project | Winring0 | 1.2.0 |
References
- https://www.evga.com/precisionx1/Product, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.evga.com/precisionx1/Product, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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