SB2020090843 - Information disclosure in Microsoft Windows State Repository Service



SB2020090843 - Information disclosure in Microsoft Windows State Repository Service

Published: September 8, 2020 Updated: September 15, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020090843
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0914)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a a use-after-free error within the Windows State Repository Service. A local user can use a specially crafted application to trigger use-after-free error and read contents of memory on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.