SB2020021149 - Privilege escalation in Windows Remote Desktop Services

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SB2020021149 - Privilege escalation in Windows Remote Desktop Services

Published: February 11, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020021149
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0655)

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear


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.

References