ID:4755 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-16939

 
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ID:4755 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-16939

Published: October 28, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU47553
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16939
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when Group Policy improperly checks access. 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.