SB2020021149 - Privilege escalation in Windows Remote Desktop Services
Published: February 11, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020021149
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0655)
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the way Remote Desktop Services formerly known as Terminal Services handles clipboard redirection. A remote authenticated user with access to a system running Remote Desktop Services can abuse clipboard redirection and execute arbitrary code in the context of another user's session.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.