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ID:5288 - Exploit for Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-1488
ID:5288 - Exploit for Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-1488
Published: April 12, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU45614
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1488
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
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 the Windows AppX Deployment Extensions improperly performs privilege management. A local user can use a specially crafted application and gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.