Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2020-0728 |
CWE-ID | CWE-200 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
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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: #VU25206
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0728
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the Windows Modules Installer Service improperly discloses file information. A local user can run a specially crafted application and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 10 1607 10.0.14393.10 - 10 1909 10.0.18363.476
Windows Server: 2016 10.0.14393.10 - 2019 1909
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0728
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.