Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2020-1259 |
CWE-ID | CWE-254 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software |
Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU28879
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1259
CWE-ID:
CWE-254 - Security Features
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThis vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security rescritions feature.
The vulnerability exists due to the Windows Host Guardian Service improperly handles hashes recorded and logged. A remote authenticated attacker can change existing event log types to a type the parsers do not interpret and append their own hash without triggering an alert.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows Server: 2016 10.0.14393.10 - 2019 2004
Windows: 10 - 10 2004 10.0.19041.264
CPE2.3https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1259
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.