SB2020071506 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows COM Server



SB2020071506 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows COM Server

Published: July 15, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020071506
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1375)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when Windows improperly handles COM object creation. 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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.