Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Event Logging Service
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-1371 CVE-2020-1365 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit |
Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available. |
| Vulnerable software |
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: #VU29832
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1371
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 the Windows Event Logging Service improperly handles 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: 7 - 10
Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2019 2004
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_1607:10.0.14393.10:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_1709:10.0.16299.19:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_1803:10.0.17134.48:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_1809:10.0.17763.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_1903:10.0.18362.116:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_1909:10.0.18363.476:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_2004:10.0.19041.264:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1371
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
2) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU29833
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1365
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 the Windows Event Logging Service improperly handles 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: 7 - 10
Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2019 2004
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1365
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
