CVE-2020-1531
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CVE-2020-1531 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Accounts Control improperly handles memory. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application to elevate privileges. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows Accounts Control handles memory.. EPSS estimates a 2.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Accounts Control improperly handles memory. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application to elevate privileges. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows Accounts Control handles memory.
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 | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1607 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1709 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1803 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1809 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1903 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1909 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 2004 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1903 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1909 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 2004 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions | — |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1531Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1531Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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