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CVE-2020-1548

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.18%

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CVE-2020-1548 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows WaasMedic Service 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 improperly disclose memory. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows WaasMedic Service handles memory.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows WaasMedic Service 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 improperly disclose memory. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows WaasMedic Service handles memory.

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
1.18%

63.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 101803
MicrosoftWindows 101809
MicrosoftWindows 101903
MicrosoftWindows 101909
MicrosoftWindows 102004
MicrosoftWindows Server 20161903
MicrosoftWindows Server 20161909
MicrosoftWindows Server 20162004
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019All versions

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1548?
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows WaasMedic Service 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 improperly disclose memory. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows WaasMedic Service handles memory.
How severe is CVE-2020-1548?
CVE-2020-1548 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1548?
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