ID:4763 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds read in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-16938

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:4763 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds read in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-16938

ID:4763 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds read in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-16938

Published: October 28, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU47562
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16938
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the Windows kernel. A local user can use a specially crafted application to trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.