Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Profile Service



Published: 2020-07-14
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-1360
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU29853

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1360

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privilege so the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when the Windows Profile Service improperly handles file operations. A local user can create a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability..

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 7 - 10 2004

Windows Server: 2008 - 2019 2004

CPE2.3 External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1360


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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