Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Error Reporting (WER)
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-1021 CVE-2020-1082 CVE-2020-1088 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-264 |
| 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 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU27813
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1021
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists in the Windows Error Reporting (WER) when WER handles and executes files. A local user can run a specially crafted application and gain elevated privileges on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 10 - 10 1909
Windows Server: 2016 - 2019 1909
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1021
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU27814
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1082
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists in the Windows Error Reporting (WER) when WER handles and executes files. A local user can run a specially crafted application and gain elevated privileges on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 10 - 10 1909
Windows Server: 2016 - 2019 1909
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1082
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
3) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU27815
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1088
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists in the Windows Error Reporting (WER) when WER handles and executes files. A local user can run a specially crafted application and gain elevated privileges on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 10 - 10 1909
Windows Server: 2016 - 2019 1909
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1088
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
