SB2020011449 - Security restrictions bypass in Microsoft Windows
Published: January 14, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020011449
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Protection Mechanism Failure (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0644)
CWE-ID: CWE-693 - Protection Mechanism Failure
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to Microsoft Windows implements predictable memory section names. An attacker can use this vulnerability along with another issue to bypass implemented security restrictions and elevate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.