Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2020-0644 |
CWE-ID | CWE-693 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU24305
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0644
CWE-ID:
CWE-693 - Protection Mechanism Failure
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 8.1 - 10 1909 10.0.18363.476
Windows Server: 2012 - 2019 1909
CPE2.3https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0644
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.