Privilege escalation in Microsoft OneDrive



Published: 2020-07-15
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-1465
CWE-ID CWE-264
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		OneDrive for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Software for archiving

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU29904

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1465

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in Microsoft OneDrive . A local user can run a specially crafted application and gain elevated privileges on the target system, leading to file deletion in arbitrary locations

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OneDrive for Windows: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1465


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