Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Update Stack
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-0996 CVE-2020-0985 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU26854
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-2020-0996
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing objects in memory within the Windows Update Stack. A local user can create a malicious application, launch it on the system and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 10 1803 - 10 1909
Windows Server: 2019 - 2019 1909
CPE2.3
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10:1803:*:*:*:*:*:*
- Full software list in CPE2.3 format available after registration.
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0996
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.
2) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU26855
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-2020-0985
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing objects in memory within the Windows Update Stack. A local user can create a malicious application, launch it on the system and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 10 - 10 1909
Windows Server: 2016 - 2019 1909
CPE2.3
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10:1803:*:*:*:*:*:*
- Full software list in CPE2.3 format available after registration.
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0985
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.
