Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2020-0762 CVE-2020-0763 |
CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | N/A |
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Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
EUVDB-ID: #VU25869
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0762
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when Windows Defender Security Center handles certain objects in memory. A local user can use a specially crafted application to trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows Server: 2019 1803 - 2019 1909
Windows: 10 1709 - 10 1909
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0762
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.
EUVDB-ID: #VU25870
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0763
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when Windows Defender Security Center handles certain objects in memory. A local user can use a specially crafted application to trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 10 1803 - 10 1909
Windows Server: 2019 - 2019 1909
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0763
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.